Rasha Thadani and Amaan Devgan's Azaad struggles at box office, as it crosses Rs 7 crore mark on Saturday - The Times of India
Debutants Rasha Thadani and Amaan Devgan’s Azaad struggles at the box office, collecting Rs 7.06 crore so far. The film faced stiff competition from Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency and Akshay Kumar's Sky Force. Weak storytelling and a crowded release schedule have been blamed for its poor performance. Amaan will next star in Jhalak, a horror-comedy.
Debutants Rasha Thadani and
Amaan Devgan
’s Azaad, has crossed the Rs 7 crore mark at the box office, but the film’s journey has been far from smooth. After earning a modest Rs 6.81 crore in its first week, the second weekend offered little respite. On its second Friday, the film collected just Rs 11 lakh, followed by a slight jump to Rs 14 lakh on Saturday, bringing its total to Rs 7.06 crore.
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Despite the fresh faces of Rasha and Amaan, the film has failed to connect with audiences. Critics have pointed out weak storytelling for the lackluster response. The clash with Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, which has garnered Rs 15.55 crore so far, further hampered Azaad’s performance.
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Adding to the competition, Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force has dominated the box office since its release this week. With Rs 33.85 crore in just two days, Sky Force has overshadowed all other releases, leaving little room for smaller films like Azaad to find their footing.
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The timing of Azaad’s release has also played a role in its underwhelming performance. The crowded box office schedule has made it challenging for the film to sustain its run. Next week brings another major release—Shahid Kapoor’s Deva. With its high buzz and excitement, Deva is expected to draw significant attention and potentially further dent Azaad’s collections. For Rasha Thadani and Amaan Devgan, Azaad was an opportunity to shine, but the tepid response highlights the challenges newcomers face in a highly competitive industry.
While Rasha is yet to decide on her next film, Amaan already has his second film signed, which has been titled Jhalak, and it belongs to the horror-comedy genre. The film is being directed by Umang Vyas, who is known to direct Gujarati films like Jhamkudi, Dear Father and Ventilator.
