Deepika Padukone's 'Chhapaak' fails to make a splash, here's its Box Office report card

Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak failed to cross Rs 50 Cr mark at Box Office. promising storyline was critically acclaimed. However, it performed averly while at BO.

Chhapaak failed to mint big money despite Padukone receiving plenty of praise from critics for her performance as Malti in movie. stellar portrayal of actress as acid attack survivor failed to impress  audience. Reportedly, it minted only Rs 30 Cr, which considering Deepika Padukone's previous record could have been better.

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Directed by Meghna Gulzar and produced by Deepika Padukone, film is based on life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agrawal. film's promotions became controversial on account of Deepika Padukone's sudden drop-in at a JNU Student Union protest. According to reports, Deepika Padukone's participation at protest might have been a reason for low number at Box Office.

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Overall Box Office Collection of Chhapaak

Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak earned Rs 4.77 Cr on its opening day on January 10. following weekend, film was able to mint Rs19.02 Cr according to trade and Box Office reports. film was steady throughout first week of its release with an earnings of Rs 28.38 Cr. However, towards end of second week of its release, film failed to show any spark according to industry tracker Taran Adarsh and  earning curve shot downwards after hitting Rs 34.03 Cr.

film was unable to cross Rs.34 Cr mark in third week. According to a news publication, film has minted Rs 40 Cr gross in India until w. However, it earned ar Rs 13.03 Cr in overseas market. Reports suggest that Chhapaak was made on a budget of Rs 35 Cr and crossed over to profit with a small Rs 5 Cr margin overall.

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