Today, October 16, 2024, marks the fifth day of Alia Bhatt’s latest film, “Jigra,” at the box office. The movie has been struggling to make a significant impact. On its fifth day, “Jigra” managed to collect around ₹1.60 crore, bringing its total earnings to ₹19.85 crore in five days.
The film’s performance has been underwhelming, especially considering the high expectations. “Jigra” had an overall occupancy rate of 10.68% on its fifth day. The occupancy rates varied throughout the day, with morning shows at 6.40%, afternoon shows at 10.84%, evening shows at 10.02%, and night shows at 15.46%.
The following table shows the occupancy rates in various regions on the fifth day:
| Region | Overall | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night |
| Mumbai | 12.50% | 7% | 12% | 14% | 17% |
| NCR | 8.25% | 5% | 9% | 7% | 12% |
| Hyderabad | 15.00% | 9% | 20% | 9% | 22% |
| Pune | 11.50% | 10% | 9% | 13% | 14% |
| Bengaluru | 18.00% | 12% | 18% | 18% | 24% |
| Kolkata | 13.00% | 7% | 12% | 19% | 14% |
| Ahmedabad | 8.75% | 3% | 9% | 9% | 14% |
| Surat | 6.75% | 4% | 8% | 4% | 11% |
| Chennai | 26.25% | 25% | 21% | 20% | 39% |
| Jaipur | 11.25% | 5% | 13% | 10% | 17% |
| Bhopal | 6.25% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 19% |
| Chandigarh | 12.50% | 7% | 17% | 10% | 16% |
| Lucknow | 8.00% | 6% | 7% | 7% | 12% |
| Bihar | 5.00% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 9% |
“Jigra” has faced a tough time at the box office since its release. The film opened with ₹4.55 crore on its first day. It saw a slight increase on the second day with ₹6.55 crore. However, the third day witnessed a dip, bringing in ₹5.5 crore. The collections further plummeted on the fourth day with ₹1.65 crore.
The film’s performance has been disappointing, especially for an Alia Bhatt starrer. Despite the star power and the high expectations, “Jigra” has not been able to draw large crowds to the theatres. The film’s urban-centric appeal has limited its reach beyond major centres, affecting its overall performance.
Directed by Vasan Bala and produced by Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions, “Jigra” stars Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina, and Manoj Pahwa in key roles. The film revolves around the story of Satya Anand, played by Alia Bhatt, who is determined to rescue her brother Ankur Anand from a foreign prison where he is tortured and sentenced to death.
The film has also been embroiled in controversies since its release. Actor-filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar recently alleged that “Jigra’s” plot was similar to her film “Savi” and accused Alia of manipulating box office figures. Additionally, Manipuri actor Bujou Thaangjam accused the casting team of unprofessionalism, stating that he was initially contacted to shoot in December but never received a follow-up call.
Despite the controversies and the lackluster box office performance, the makers of “Jigra” are hopeful for a turnaround. The upcoming Diwali festivities might provide a much-needed boost to the film’s collections. If the weekday numbers stabilize and show consistency, there is a possibility of a spike in the box office figures.
In conclusion, “Jigra” has had a challenging run at the box office so far. The fifth-day collection and occupancy rates reflect the film’s struggle to make a significant impact. However, with the festive season around the corner, there is still hope for a recovery. The film’s makers and fans are eagerly waiting to see if “Jigra” can turn the tide and achieve the success it was expected to.
