Loveyapa vs Badass Ravikumar:-Himesh Reshammiya’s Badass Ravikumar is emerging as the frontrunner in this unexpected box office clash, surpassing its competitor across multiple centers.
On the first Friday of February, two Hindi films hit theaters. The first, Loveyapa, starring Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor, is a romantic comedy and a remake of the Tamil hit Love Today. With a robust promotional campaign, including support from Junaid’s father, Aamir Khan, expectations were high. In contrast, Badass Ravikumar, an action-packed, self-aware entertainer, marked the acting comeback of composer Himesh Reshammiya. As the dust settles, it’s Reshammiya’s film that appears to be taking the lead
Loveyapa vs Badass Struggles at the Box Office
Loveyapa has had a lackluster start. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film is projected to collect around ₹1.25-1.50 crore on its opening day in India. Trade analyst Atul Mohan confirmed its slow performance, stating, “Several shows have been canceled in different parts of the country due to low demand. The collections are disappointing.” According to Sacnilk, the film registered just 5.6% and 8.3% occupancy for its morning and afternoon shows, respectively.
Loveyapa vs Badass Ravikumar Outperforms Expectations
In contrast, Badass Ravikumar, a sequel to Himesh Reshammiya’s sleeper hit Xposé, is performing significantly better. As per Sacnilk, the film recorded nearly 14% occupancy across India by the afternoon. Trade sources suggest that its first-day earnings could exceed ₹4 crore, an impressive number for a film of its scale.”Considering the competition, the film is performing exceptionally well,” said a distributor, adding that some exhibitors are contemplating replacing Loveyapa with Badass Ravikumar. The film is resonating particularly well in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as single-screen theaters. If strong word-of-mouth continues, it could witness substantial growth over the weekend.
Directed by Keith Gomes, Badass Ravikumar features an ensemble cast, including Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Simona J.