Fri Jan 17 14:35:07 UTC 2025: ## “Azaad” Stumbles at the Box Office on Opening Day

**Mumbai, India** – The debut film of Aman Devgan (Ajay Devgan’s nephew) and Rasha Thadani (Ravina Tandon’s daughter), “Azaad,” opened to a disappointing start at the box office, failing to make a significant impact on its opening day. The historical drama, directed by Abhishek Kapoor and also featuring an extended cameo by Ajay Devgan and Diana Penty, clashed with Kangana Ranaut’s “Emergency,” further hindering its performance.

Early estimates suggest “Azaad” earned less than 50 lakh rupees (approximately $60,000 USD) by midday on its opening day. While evening shows might increase the total, analysts predict the film is unlikely to reach even 1 crore rupees (approximately $120,000 USD) for its opening day collection. This underwhelming performance, against a reported budget of 50 crore rupees (approximately $6 million USD), indicates a significant box office failure.

The film’s poor opening is attributed to several factors, including the clash with “Emergency,” which is projected to have a much stronger opening day, possibly earning between 3 and 4 crore rupees. Furthermore, “Azaad” faces stiff competition from other films currently running in theaters, including “Game Changer” and the long-running “Pushpa 2.” The new cast, lacking established box office draw, seems to have failed to attract audiences.

While critics gave “Azaad” positive reviews, the film’s box office performance suggests it has failed to resonate with the general public. The coming weekend will be crucial to determine whether the film can recover, but its initial showing paints a grim picture for its future prospects.

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