Mr & Mrs Mahi, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, hit theatres on May 31, coinciding with Cinema Lovers Day. The romantic sports drama has already made waves, drawing moviegoers in large numbers.
One highlight of the day was Rao’s surprise visit to a theatre in Varanasi to witness firsthand the audience’s reaction to the film.
Rajkummar Rao Stops By Varanasi Theatre On Mr & Mrs Mahi Release Day
Rao expressed his joy after the amazing response. It was heartwarming to see the Housefull board at theatres after ages thanks to positive word of mouth for Mr and Mrs Mahi and Cinema Lovers Day.
His visit and the film’s strong reception have added to the movie’s buzz. He also posed for a pic outside the theatre.
Check out Rajkummar Rao’s photo outside Varanasi theatre here:
Mr & Mrs Mahi Performs Exceptionally On Its Opening Day
The film registered impressive numbers on its opening day. It sold 1,60,000 tickets in PVR and Inox cinemas and an additional 45,000 tickets in Cinepolis. This makes it the highest advance booking number for any Hindi film in 2024, with a total of 2,05,000 tickets sold before its release.
As the day progressed, the film’s performance remained strong. Early trends indicate that Mr & Mrs Mahi grossed around Rs 4.80 crore in national chains, suggesting it will cross Rs 6.85 crore nett on day one. Breaking it down, PVR and Inox accounted for Rs 3.80 crore, while Cinepolis contributed Rs 1 crore.
About This Rajkummar Rao-Janhvi Kapoor Starrer
Directed by Sharan Sharma, known for his successful debut with Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl in 2020, Mr & Mrs Mahi is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Zee Studios. The film has generated significant attention not only because of its star cast but also due to receiving a ‘U’ certificate with no cuts, a rarity in today’s film industry.
The storyline revolves around Rajkummar Rao’s character, a failed cricketer who supports his wife, played by Janhvi Kapoor, in pursuing her dream of becoming a professional cricket player.
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