Deepika Padukone’s Chhapak and Ajay Devgn’s Tanhai: The Unsung Warrior went head to head at the box office on Friday and their opening day collections continue. The film earned Rs 4.77 crore on the first day, tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
Trade expert Akshay Rathi also said, “Champaks can do better in some multiplexes and urban centers. Tanhaji is a mass entertainer and has a pan India appeal, which could be an advantage for Champak. Both films like different types of audiences and both can live in harmony with each other. “
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Divisional trends have come on social media after Deepika went to JNU to show solidarity with protesting students. The hashtag trended #BoycottChhapaak as did the #IStandWithDeepika.
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Champak is the story of Acid Attack Survivor Malati (essayed by Deepika) and her fight returns to normal life. The film is based on the life of Lakshmi Agarwal of Delhi.
Directed by Om Raut, Tanhaji brings The Unsung Warrior Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan, and Kajol together after a long time. The film is a period saga with the story of Tanaji Malusare (Ajay), the subedar in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s army.
