Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Chandu Champion’ continues to dominate the box office, showcasing a strong performance in its third day. The biopic, based on the life of India’s first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, collected ₹ 10 crore net in India on its third day, according to early estimates by Sacnilk.com. This brings the film’s total collection to approximately ₹ 21.75 crore in its opening weekend. Globally, the film has reportedly collected ₹ 17 crore, as per data from Sacnilk.com. Directed by Kabir Khan, ‘Chandu Champion’ is a sports drama that captures the inspiring journey of Murlikant Petkar. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Kabir Khan Films, the film features a stellar cast including Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora, and Rajpal Yadav in pivotal roles. The film garnered a strong opening, collecting ₹ 5.4 crore net in India on its first day. Day 2 saw a significant jump, with the film collecting ₹ 7 crore. ‘Chandu Champion’ has received positive reviews from both viewers and critics, with praise directed towards Kartik Aaryan’s performance, widely considered his career-best, and Kabir Khan’s direction. The film was made on a budget of ₹ 120 crore, including production and advertising costs. Aaryan has previously spoken about the challenges he faced in preparing for his role as Chandu, citing the demanding nature of learning swimming and boxing. He highlighted the difficulty in matching the skill level of professional athletes he trained with. “For me, it was incredibly challenging and discomforting. Swimming and boxing were never something I imagined doing. Combining all these elements in one film was demanding, and I had to learn them all professionally because my opponents were all professionals – wrestlers, swimmers, or real boxers. Matching their level was tough, so I worked really hard. This is the toughest role of my career,” he said. With its strong opening weekend and positive reviews, ‘Chandu Champion’ is poised to continue its successful run at the box office.
Chandu Champion Box Office Collection Day 3: Kartik Aaryan’s Biopic Crosses ₹ 21 Crore Mark
