Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegaon has completed its first week in theatres, but the numbers are disappointing. Despite an inspiring story and a talented cast, the film has failed to attract audiences. Its theatrical journey seems to be coming to an unfortunate close with its first week total earnings struggling to reach Rs 3 crore.
Superboys Of Malegaon Witnesses A Disappointing First Week At The Box Office
Produced by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon is inspired by the 2008 documentary Supermen of Malegaon. The film follows the story of an amateur filmmaker Nasir Sheikh. While it received critical praise, it has failed to make a mark at the box office.
The film started on a weak note, earning only Rs 50 lakh on its first day. The weekend saw minimal growth, and the numbers continued to decline over the week.
Here’s how it has performed so far:
| Day | Collection (Rs in Crore) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 0.50 |
| Day 2 | 0.60 |
| Day 3 | 0.60 |
| Day 4 | 0.30 |
| Day 5 | 0.20 |
| Day 6 | 0.18 |
| Day 7 | 0.17 (expected) |
| Total Collection | Rs 2.55 cr net (estimated) |
With such low numbers, the film is unlikely to recover through its theatrical run. While it still has two to three weeks in cinemas, a major turnaround seems impossible.
The Film Was Lauded During Its TIFF Premiere
Before its release, Superboys of Malegaon had its premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It received a standing ovation, leaving filmmaker Nasir Sheikh emotional. However, the love it received at TIFF has not translated into box office success.
Despite the low theatrical earnings, the makers are expected to recover costs through non-theatrical revenues. The film will soon premiere on Amazon Prime Video.
Typically, Amazon follows a 60-90 day gap between theatrical and digital releases, but since this is an in-house project, the streaming release could come sooner.
About The Film
Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, Superboys of Malegaon is a heartfelt tale about passion and perseverance.
It follows Nasir Sheikh (Adarsh Gourav), a young man dismissed by his town as aimless. But after discovering the editing function of a VCR, he finds his true calling in filmmaking. With the help of his friends, he starts making films despite having no resources or industry connections.
Things take an emotional turn when their friend Shafique (Shashank Arora) faces a major setback. Determined to prove themselves, the group reunites for one last film that could change their fate.
The film features Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in lead roles. Though it failed at the box office, Superboys of Malegaon may still find an audience through its digital release.
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