How Much Alia Bhatt's Film Is Going To Earn? Box Office Predictions For ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’

This weekend marks the release of Gangubai Kathiawadi. The film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role.

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New Delhi: Gangubai Kathiawadi, 2022's first major movie, will be at the box office tomorrow; it's about whether there will be some form of renewal finally seen in the film industry. Trade analysts weigh in on the film's first-day box office.

This movie is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first project with Alia Bhatt. While the film had great hopes, Gangubai Kathiawadi has sparked some debate, with a few lawsuits filed against its dissemination.

Despite these issues, trade analysts anticipate Gangubai Kathiawadi will have a strong start at the box office. Girish Johar, a producer and film industry specialist, estimates a Rs 5 crore opening and expects the figures to skyrocket if the early reviews are positive.

In a conversation with News18, Atul Mohan, a trade analyst also estimates a Rs 5 to 7 crore opening. He said, “I think Gangubai Kathiawadi should get one of the biggest releases post-pandemic. It is releasing on more than 3000 screens so they are targeting (a big release) and they’ll achieve it as well." 

Except for a few areas, notably Maharashtra, cinemas are fully operational, which will benefit the picture. "Maharashtra is still the largest market, and while it is operating at 50% occupancy, the film may expand the number of screens and shows to compensate for the 50% shortage," Atul added.

In addition to Alia Bhatt, Seema Pahwa, Jim Sarbh, and Shantanu Maheshwari play important parts in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi. In the film, Ajay Devgn will make a cameo appearance.