Akshay Kumar's Film Earns Triple Of Ajay Devgn's In Advance Bookings

This Eid, the Bollywood box office is abuzz with a significant clash between two of the year's most awaited films: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's action-packed "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" and Ajay Devgn's sports biographical drama "Maidaan." Both films have been the talk of the town, generating considerable excitement among fans eager to see their favorite stars on the big screen.

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" is an action entertainer that also stars Alaya F, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Manushi Chhillar in pivotal roles. On the flip side, "Maidaan," directed by Amit Sharma, tells the inspiring story of Syed Abdul Rahim, a key figure in Indian football's history. The film features Priyamani and Gajraj Rao in significant roles alongside Devgn.

The advance booking reports for both movies have been a hot topic. "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" saw a decent response with Rs 4.81 crores on the first day and continued with an average performance on day 2, securing Rs 1.05 crores from 5700 ticket sales, as per Sacnilk's report.

Hindi 2D - 6275006.79

Hindi 3D - 3294670.61

Hindi IMAX 3D - 58016

Hindi IMAX 2D - 70400

Tamil 2D - 445427.08

Telugu 2D - 350052.15

All India - 10493572 [1.05 Cr]

Tickets Sold - 57371

Average Ticket Price (ATP)

Hindi 2D - 193

Hindi 3D - 264

Hindi IMAX 3D - 469

Hindi IMAX 2D - 293

Tamil 2D - 109

Telugu 2D - 124

Total Shows- 8203

Comparatively, "Maidaan" has faced challenges in its advance booking numbers for day 2, struggling to reach the Rs 50 lakhs mark, a stark contrast to its competitor's performance.

Hindi 2D - 3538462.86

Hindi IMAX 2D - 106191.24

Hindi ICE - 1980

All India - 3646634 [36.47 Lac]

Tickets Sold - 18521

Average Ticket Price (ATP)

Hindi 2D - 221

Hindi IMAX 2D - 430

Hindi ICE - 473

Total Shows- 5854

Despite receiving phenomenal reviews from both audiences and critics, "Maidaan" is currently trailing behind "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" at the box office based on advance booking figures. Ajay Devgn commented on the box office battle, stating he doesn't view it as a clash but acknowledges the challenges when two films release simultaneously due to certain obligations.

The ongoing competition between these two films highlights the diverse preferences of Bollywood audiences and sets an intriguing stage for their performance post-release. With both movies offering distinct themes and star-studded casts, it remains to be seen which will ultimately captivate the audience's hearts and emerge victorious at the box office.