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Munjiya takes a good opening at the Box Office

  • Published Jun 08, 2024 | 10:14 AMUpdated Jun 08, 2024 | 10:14 AM
  • Published Jun 08, 2024 | 10:14 AMUpdated Jun 08, 2024 | 10:14 AM
Munjiya takes a good opening at the Box Office

The horror comedy film Munjya, produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik and featuring Abhay Verma, Sharvari, and Mona Singh, has had a successful start at the Indian box office. Surpassing predictions, the movie is expected to achieve a milestone of Rs 4 crore on its first day, exceeding the performance of recent Akshay Kumar films such as Mission Ranigunj and Selfiee. Although Rs 4 crore may not be a staggering amount, it is commendable considering the current difficulties the film industry faces.

Pre-release estimations were modest, with the highest figures reaching Rs 1.5 crore. Nonetheless, Munjya has outperformed these expectations with a strong turnout and positive early responses from moviegoers, hinting at a successful run throughout the weekend. This marks the second surprise hit for Bollywood lately, after Srikanth. The horror genre has been gaining popularity in the industry, and Munjya is another example of this trend following Ajay Devgn’s Shaitan. The effective marketing of Munjya has created a lot of excitement. The teaser and trailer of the film have generated curiosity among the audience. One of the main reasons for Munjya’s success is its pricing strategy. The film’s tickets are priced at a maximum of Rs 200 in select premium centers in India, while the average price in multiplex chains is Rs 145. This affordable pricing has been crucial in attracting a large audience, particularly college students.

The film’s pricing strategy, which strikes a balance between being neither too low nor too high, has effectively made it accessible to its intended audience without alienating them. This particular approach has resulted in remarkable opening-day figures and favorable word-of-mouth. Munjya’s triumph with its pricing model serves as a promising example for mid and small-scale films. The equilibrium between affordability and accessibility could potentially unlock the door to sustainable success for upcoming releases, offering a potential solution for producers aiming to draw audiences to theaters.