Rajkummar Rao's 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' opens strong with Rs 6.75 crore on day one at the box office

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s newest release, Bhool Chuk Maaf, kicked off its theatrical run with a promising first-day collection, bringing in around ₹6.75 crore on Friday, May 23, 2025, according to early estimates. The film witnessed an encouraging response at the box office, reflecting a steadily growing interest throughout the day. As per Sacnilk, it recorded an overall 19.36% occupancy in the Hindi 2D segment across the country. The day began slowly, with morning shows seeing a 9.40% turnout, but viewership increased significantly by night, peaking at 31.27%. The strongest regional performance came from the National Capital Region, where it posted 21.5% occupancy, with Bengaluru close behind at 25%. Pune came in second with 17.75% and Mumbai with 19.5%.

The rise in audience numbers during the evening and night slots suggests the film is benefiting from positive word-of-mouth, positioning it for a solid weekend ahead. With almost 900 showings in the National Capital Region alone and increasing demand in cities, Bhool Chuk Maaf appears certain to keep up its rapid growth at the box office in the days ahead.

The film presents an offbeat narrative centering on Ranjan, played by Rajkummar Rao, and Titli, portrayed by Wamiqa Gabbi—two hopeless romantics eager to tie the knot. But things spiral into unexpected territory when Ranjan finds himself caught in a strange time loop, reliving the day before his wedding again and again. This quirky storyline appears to resonate with audiences, and early reactions highlight Rajkummar’s engaging performance and the film’s fresh concept.

With limited box office competition and favorable release timing, the film has a strong shot at becoming a sleeper hit, provided the buzz continues. According to ETimes, which gave the movie a three-star rating, supporting actors like Seema Pahwa, Sanjay Mishra, Raghubir Yadav, and Zakir Hussain lend weight to the story. Wamiqa impresses as the eccentric yet courageous bride-to-be, while Rajkummar Rao remains reliably charismatic, even if this role doesn’t fully challenge his acting range.