Ayushmann Khurrana’s Doctor G opens to a sharp decline in sales following the weekend.
This past Friday saw the theatrical debut of Doctor G, the social dramedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, and Shefali Shah. Given how mid-level social drama films are being treated during the pandemic, the numbers, while not great, were not terrible either. Chandigarh Kare Aashiquii, Anek, Badhaai Do, and many more social dramas that were also well-received have not been able to bring in numbers that are even close to those from before the pandemic. Even Doctor G has not yet begun operations at a location where it may have done so before the outbreak. Despite the ‘A’ certificate and the actor’s return after a couple of poorly regarded films, the film managed better numbers than the previous two Ayushmann films, which does alter the chances of the movie coming.
On second day, Doctor G experienced a robust 40 percent growth, surpassing Rs. 4.95 crore and Rs. 5.10 crore net. Before Diwali releases Thank God and Ram Setu take over, one can only hope that the movie will secure a firm Sunday number and maintain over the weekdays. The movie demonstrated the Saturday growth that most post-pandemic, mid-sized pictures failed to display. A ray of hope exists for such films to survive if they are well-liked because most of the public who preferred these types of movies has switched to digital media. The movie’s fatal flaws have been sluggish marketing and a lack of a “hit” song that could expand its audience. However, the numbers reported are favorable for the trade, which genuinely didn’t anticipate this movie to bring in such a sum.
The film should easily reach a weekend net of or above Rs. 14 crores on Sunday, given that the 2 Day India net figure is now at Rs. 8.70 cr. What do you think about Doctor G’s numbers, and have you seen the movie in a theatre yet?
Every trade analyst and box office nerd had their eyes on Doctor G because it was a pivotal movie for the entertainment industry in many ways. The popularity of social comedies has steadily declined over time, and Ayushmann, who has produced most of these movies, was the ideal subject for research and analysis to determine whether the genre still has room for growth.
The movie starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, and Shefali Shah had a modest but adequate opening for movies during the Covid-19 pandemic. As is typical for multiplex-driven movies, the film managed an Rs. 3.60 crores net opening day with a strong evening turnout. Over the weekend, there was some growth, but it wasn’t enough. This genre is experiencing tough times, even since the movie was not poorly received and the general grapevine was positive. The opening day collections and the Saturday increase that such films had before the pandemic have been cut in half.
After a modest but respectable weekend of Rs. 14 crore net, given the circumstances, the social dramedy’s Monday box office took a sharp 60 percent dip, earning Rs. 1.35 to 1.55 crore, almost signaling the end of the movie’s chances of a sustained and long run. The movie’s weekend performance was a sign that it wouldn’t hold up during the week, and the rest just happened as one might have expected. The film will aim for an Rs. 25 crores net cume, and it won’t be good if it falls short. The non-theater returns have been strong, making it lucrative for the producers, but the theatrical returns haven’t been as strong as they should have been.