'Ulajh' Box Office Collection: Janhvi's Film Struggles On Opening Day

'Ulajh', directed by Sudhanshu Saria and featuring Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Devaiah, and Roshan Mathew, is off to a disappointing start at the Indian box office.

On the opening day, the film managed to collect only around Rs 1 crore. This marks Janhvi Kapoor's second-lowest opening after 'Mili', indicating a challenging road ahead for the movie.

The film's poor performance is particularly striking given that it follows 'Mr And Mrs Mahi', another Janhvi Kapoor starrer that opened to strong occupancies just a few months ago. To achieve a respectable lifetime total, 'Ulajh' will need to more than double its opening day earnings on Saturday and maintain higher weekday collections.

Janhvi Kapoor's Theatrical Openers

Here is a look at the opening day collections of Janhvi Kapoor's films in India:

The low turnout for 'Ulajh' highlights the current power of audiences in the Hindi movie industry. If a film fails to generate excitement before its release, it struggles to attract viewers post-release, regardless of its quality.

The Story of 'Ulajh'

The movie revolves around Suhana Bhatia (played by Janhvi Kapoor), an IFS Officer from a family of patriots. She is appointed as the Deputy High Commissioner at the High Commission of India in London. Despite her high position, many colleagues resent her due to her family's influence.

Soon after her appointment, Suhana becomes romantically involved with Nakul (Gulshan Devaiah), a Michelin Star chef. However, her life takes a complicated turn when personal and professional boundaries blur, raising questions about national security. The film explores how Suhana navigates these challenges.

The underwhelming start for 'Ulajh' serves as a wake-up call for the Hindi film industry. It underscores the importance of engaging audiences before a movie's release to ensure better box office performance.