Sat Feb 22 04:12:03 UTC 2025: ## Arjun Kapoor’s “Mere Husband Ki Biwi” Flops at the Box Office

**Mumbai, India** – The romantic comedy “Mere Husband Ki Biwi,” starring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh, opened to a disappointing box office performance on February 21st. The film, a love triangle drama, managed to collect a mere ₹1.5 crore (approximately $180,000 USD) on its opening day, a stark contrast to the success of Vicky Kaushal’s “Chhawa,” which released earlier on February 14th.

“Chhawa” continues to dominate the box office, earning ₹23 crore (approximately $2.7 million USD) on its eighth day alone, having opened with over ₹31 crore (approximately $3.7 million USD). “Mere Husband Ki Biwi” faced stiff competition not only from “Chhawa,” but also from the newly released Nicole Kidman film, “Babygirl,” which is also attracting significant audience interest.

The film’s low opening day occupancy of 14.86% in Hindi theaters raises serious concerns about its long-term viability. While the reported budget for “Mere Husband Ki Biwi” is ₹60 crore (approximately $7.2 million USD), this figure remains unconfirmed.

The stark contrast in performance highlights the strong box office pull of Vicky Kaushal compared to Arjun Kapoor’s latest offering. The underwhelming performance of “Mere Husband Ki Biwi” leaves its future prospects uncertain. Further box office updates are expected in the coming days.

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