Kajal Aggarwal’s The India Story: Shocking Rs. 16 Lakhs Nett Opening. The social drama, which highlights the dangers of pesticide farming, hit theaters yesterday but opened to a dismal box office performance. According to Sacnilk, the Hindi version of Kajal Aggarwal’s The India Story earned only Rs. 16 lakhs nett on its first day, a surprisingly low figure for a film reportedly made on a budget of Rs. 20 to 30 crores.
The film’s opening day collection of Rs. 18 lakhs gross is considered disastrous for a project of this scale. Kajal Aggarwal’s The India Story also struggled to create awareness among audiences, failing to trend for even 24 hours on BookMyShow. Walk-in audiences were minimal, and the Telugu and Tamil versions remain stalled due to censor issues, further limiting its reach.
Directed by Chettan DK, the movie features Shreyas Talpade in a key role alongside Kajal Aggarwal. Despite its strong social message about the harmful effects of pesticide farming, The India Story could not attract viewers on its opening day. The lack of pre-release buzz and poor marketing have been cited as major reasons for its underwhelming start.
In conclusion, Kajal Aggarwal’s The India Story has made a disappointing debut, with an opening day earning of just Rs. 16 lakhs nett. The film now faces an uphill battle to recover even a fraction of its production cost.