The biographical sports drama ‘Chandu Champion’, starring Kartik Aaryan, debuted at the box office on June 14th, receiving a lukewarm response from audiences. The film, directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, chronicles the life story of India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, Murlikant Petkar. Despite Kartik Aaryan’s critically acclaimed performance, ‘Chandu Champion’ opened with a modest collection of ₹ 4.75 crore in India, according to Sacnilk.com.
‘Chandu Champion’ faced stiff competition from other Bollywood releases and Hollywood blockbusters, impacting its box office performance. Major cities like Jaipur, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai witnessed decent occupancy rates, with Jaipur recording the highest at 25.50 percent. Other cities like Bengaluru, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Pune, and Kolkata saw moderate footfall, ranging between 12-17 percent.
Kartik Aaryan has garnered significant praise for his transformation into the role of Murlikant Petkar. The actor underwent rigorous training in swimming and boxing to authentically portray the Paralympic athlete’s journey. Aaryan has expressed the physical and emotional challenges he encountered while preparing for the film, describing it as the most demanding role of his career.
Despite the mixed box office results, ‘Chandu Champion’ has received positive reviews from critics, who have commended Aaryan’s performance and the film’s inspiring story. The film’s makers are hoping for a positive word-of-mouth to boost its box office performance in the coming days.
