Abhishek Kapoor’s directorial venture Azaad, starring Ajay Devgn, Rasha Thadani, Aaman Devgan, and Diana Penty, concluded its first week at the box office with a modest total collection of Rs 6.77 crore.
Despite its gripping storyline and noteworthy performances, the film struggled to make a significant impact, especially against fierce competition. On its seventh day, Azaad earned approximately Rs 42 lakh, marking a consistent decline in daily collections, states a report on sacnilk.com. The film, which had an overall 6.29% Hindi occupancy on Thursday, has seen diminishing numbers since its release on December 17. Opening with a Rs 1.5 crore debut, Azaad managed to collect Rs 1.3 crore on its second day and Rs 1.75 crore on Sunday, bringing its first weekend total to Rs 4.55 crore.
However, its performance faltered during the weekdays, earning Rs 65 lakh on Monday, Rs 60 lakh on Tuesday, Rs 55 lakh on Wednesday, and Rs 42 lakh on Thursday.
The film has faced stiff competition from high-profile releases like Emergency and the record-breaking Pushpa 2: The Rule, which recently celebrated 50 days in theatres. With new releases such as Sky Force and Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama hitting cinemas this weekend, Azaad is likely to face further challenges in maintaining its box office momentum.
Azaad explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and self-discovery. Debutants Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan deliver promising performances. Ajay Devgn, who makes a special appearance in the film, lent significant support to the project, helping it achieve a strong opening-day collection of Rs 1.5 crore.
While the film has been praised for its storytelling and powerful performances, it remains to be seen whether Azaad can find its footing in the coming weeks amidst the crowded box office.
