Panipat BO collection for day 1 seems to have fallen short of makers' expectations

star-studded movie Panipat has been making helines long before its release. From poster launch to revealing look of Arjun Kapoor’s character, netizens h been waiting for this period-drama to release. Panipat hit silver screens on December 6, 2019. However, this Ashutosh Gowariker directorial has failed to impress some of audience.

Despite all buzz around Panipat, opening day business of Panipat was reportedly miserable. According to Box Office India’s reports, period-drama collected approximately ₹ 4-4.25 crore on an opening day. budget for film was ₹ 100 crores reportedly. Panipat released in over 1,500 screens across country. Overseas movie reportedly released in over 600 screens. However, net gross from Maharashtra is reportedly better than any or state.

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Panipat received a mixed response from both audience and critics. t all audience reactions have been positive and supportive. However, Taran arsh, film tre analyst, took to his Twitter handle to praise film.

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Ashutosh Gowariker returned to silver screen after a gap of three years with Panipat. movie revolves around Third Battle of Panipat which took place on January 14, 1761, between Marathas and Afghan king, Ahm Shah Abdali. Arjun Kapoor was seen in role of Sashiv Rao Bhau, commander-in-chief of Maratha army. Sanjay Dutt played role of Ahm Shah Abdali in Panipat while Kriti San featured as Parvati Bai, second wife of Sashiv Rao Bhau.

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What went wrong with Panipat?

What seems to be main deterrent for footfalls in atre is that Panipat is reportedly three hours long. Gowariker was even praised by a rewned film citric that though he reportedly lacks grandeur of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period-drama sets, he kws how to portray war on screen. However, critic reportedly says that Panipat falls short in terms of langu. Panipat also seems to have a tough competition in Pati Patni Aur Woh which, being a comedy, could end up being crow puller. However, weekend might change game completely for two films, as predicted by Taran arsh:

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