Satyaprem Ki Katha witnesses box office dip after strong opening, hopes for weekend surge

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Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani's latest film, 'Satyaprem Ki Katha,' experienced a decline in box office numbers on its first Friday following a promising start on the Eid holiday. Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the film earned approximately Rs 6-7 crore on its second day, indicating a slight drop from the opening day's collection of Rs 8.50 crore. Despite this dip, the film managed to secure a place among the top 10 highest opening-day collections of 2023.

According to a report on boxofficeindia.com, the film's collections secured the sixth position on the list of highest opening-day collections in 2023. This ranking placed it behind Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan,' which currently holds the top spot with a collection of Rs 55.72 crore. 'Adipurush' follows closely in second place with Rs 31.73 crore, 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' with Rs 13.78 crore, and 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' earning Rs 13.39 crore.

'Bholaa' rounds up the top five with a collection of Rs 10.12 crore. Despite the initial success and positive response from fans, the film's box office performance during the weekend remains uncertain. Industry experts are eager to observe if 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' can surpass the Rs 10 crore mark and achieve double-digit figures on Saturday and Sunday.

The movie portrays Kartik as Satyaprem and Kiara as Katha, taking audiences on a journey of love, life, and everything in-between. Notably, the film has received praise for its impactful social message, further adding to its appeal. 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' opened to an enthusiastic response from both fans and critics, with both lead actors receiving significant appreciation for their performances.