Romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf earns ₹37 crore in 5 days, overtakes Deva despite weekday slump
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s time-loop romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf continues to hold steady at the box office. On its fifth day, the film earned ₹4.5 crore, matching its Monday numbers and bringing the total domestic collection to ₹37 crore. Despite the weekday dip from Sunday’s peak, the film has now officially surpassed Shahid Kapoor’s action-drama Deva, which had collected ₹33.97 crore in India.
A Slow but Steady Climb
Directed by debutant Karan Sharma and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, Bhool Chuk Maaf saw its biggest haul on Sunday, with ₹11.5 crore. However, the earnings dropped sharply on Monday and remained static on Tuesday, with ₹4.5 crore each day.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film is showing strong audience retention in night shows (36.19% occupancy), while the morning shows remain relatively weak (8.63%). Among the cities, Chennai leads in occupancy at 56.67%, followed by Jaipur, NCR, Mumbai, and Pune.
Surpasses Deva, Eyes Unchallenged Week Ahead
With its ₹37 crore collection, Bhool Chuk Maaf has overtaken Deva, a cop drama starring Shahid Kapoor that struggled to cross the ₹34 crore mark.The film is expected to maintain its momentum for a few more days due to the absence of major Hindi releases this week.
However, new competition looms large next week. On June 5, the Hindi-dubbed version of Mani Ratnam’s much-anticipated crime thriller Thug Life—featuring Kamal Haasan, Simbu, and Trisha—will hit theatres. Tarun Mansukhani will release his comedy Housefull 5, led by Akshay Kumar, on June 6.
Plot and Production Highlights
A soon-to-be-married man relives the day before his wedding repeatedly as he finds himself stuck in a time loop in Bhool Chuk Maaf.
The film features a talented supporting cast including Seema Pahwa, Raghubir Yadav, Zakir Hussain, and Sanjay Mishra.
The filmmakers originally scheduled the film for a theatrical release on May 9 but postponed it due to nationwide security concerns following Operation Sindoor. It eventually saw a digital release on Prime Video India on May 16.
Maddock Films’ Winning Streak Continues
Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films is on a roll, with Bhool Chuk Maaf adding another hit to its resume. The production house previously delivered the blockbuster Stree 2, which became the first Hindi film to cross the ₹600 crore mark.
With strong performances, relatable humor, and a unique plot, Bhool Chuk Maaf is making its mark—even amidst digital-first release changes and shifting audience preferences.
