"Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" (2022) Box Office Collection

 "Shehzada" (2023) Box Office Collection

"Shehzada" (2023) Box Office Collection

Shehzada, a Hindi-language action-comedy film directed by Rohit Dhawan and starring Kartik Aaryan in the lead role, was released in February 2023. The film is a remake of the Telugu hit Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), which starred Allu Arjun. The Hindi version, which also featured Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, and Manisha Koirala, revolves around a man who discovers he was switched at birth and sets out to claim his rightful position in a wealthy family. The film had high expectations due to Kartik Aaryan's growing popularity, but it faced a tough competitive landscape, especially with several major films releasing around the same time.

Shehzada had a relatively underwhelming start at the box office, with an opening day collection of ₹6.5 crore (approximately $800,000). This was lower than expected for a film starring a popular actor like Kartik Aaryan, and it struggled to create significant buzz despite its mass appeal and catchy soundtrack. The film’s box office performance was somewhat affected by its lack of novelty compared to the original Telugu film, and by competition from other Bollywood releases. While the film did see a slight uptick over the weekend, the growth was not as strong as anticipated, especially for a mass entertainer.

By the end of its first week, Shehzada had accumulated ₹30-35 crore (approximately $3.5-4 million) in India, which was considered a modest total for a big-budget film in this genre. The film faced challenges in sustaining momentum in the following weeks, as it struggled to perform strongly in metro cities, where audiences were gravitating more toward other films. However, the movie did manage to secure some traction in smaller towns and single-screen theaters, which helped maintain a decent hold in certain regions.

Ultimately, Shehzada ended its theatrical run with a total worldwide box office collection of around ₹50-55 crore (approximately $6-7 million), making it a commercial disappointment compared to expectations. While Kartik Aaryan's performance and the film's comedy elements were appreciated by some, the lack of fresh appeal and the challenge of living up to the success of the original Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo resulted in a lackluster performance. Despite being a big release, Shehzada struggled to find its audience, and its box office earnings reflected the challenge of remaking a hit film while meeting audience expectations.