Binodiini Vs Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei: Who Dominated The Box Office In Their Opening Weekend?

The Bengali film industry witnessed an exciting box office clash with 'Binodiini - Ekti Natir Upakhyan' and 'Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei' both releasing on 23rd January 2025. Coinciding with the Subhash Jayanti holiday, these films have drawn significant attention. Despite their appeal, neither has yet reached the popularity of Dev's previous hit, 'Khadaan'.

Directed by Ram Kamal Mukherjee, 'Binodiini - Ekti Natir Upakhyan' stars Rukmini Maitra and features a talented cast including Kaushik Ganguly and Rahul Bose. The film is inspired by the life of Bengali theatre artist Binodini Dasi. It opened with Rs 7 lakhs on its first day. After a dip on Friday, it saw a rise over the weekend, earning Rs 8 lakhs on Saturday and Rs 12 lakhs on Sunday.

Day 1 (Thurs): ₹ 7 lakhs

Day 2 (Fri): ₹ 4 lakhs

Day 3 (Sat): ₹ 8 lakhs

Day 4 (Sun): ₹ 12 lakhs

Total - Rs 31 LAKHS!

Srijit Mukherji returns to directing with 'Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei', a legal thriller adapted from the Hindi film 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla'. This movie is a remake of the American classic '12 Angry Men'. Starring Parambrata Chattopadhyay and others, it started with Rs 5 lakhs on its opening day. The film experienced a drop on Friday but picked up momentum over the weekend, collecting Rs 9 lakhs on Saturday and Rs 12 lakhs on Sunday.

Day 1 (Thurs): ₹ 5 lakhs

Day 2 (Fri): ₹ 3 lakhs

Day 3 (Sat): ₹ 9 lakhs

Day 4 (Sun): ₹ 12 lakhs

Total - Rs 29 LAKHS!

Weekend Box Office Comparison

The competition between 'Binodiini' and 'Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei' remains tight at the box office. As per reports, Rukmini's film leads by approximately Rs 2 lakhs over Parambrata's thriller. Both films continue to attract audiences with their unique narratives and strong performances.

This cinematic face-off has added excitement for Bengali cinema enthusiasts. While both movies have shown promising starts, they still have room to grow in popularity compared to past hits like Dev's 'Khadaan'. The coming weeks will reveal how these films fare in sustaining audience interest.