“Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2”, the movie directed by Dibakar Banerjee, faced a significant drop in earnings on Monday, April 22. The movie’s earnings dropped by 80%, bringing in an estimated 8 lakh net in India on its fourth day of release, according to early data from Sacnilk. This decline follows a notable surge in collections on Sunday, where the movie jumped 275% to earn 40 lakh net domestically on Day 3.
The initial three days of screening for “Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2” resulted in an estimated 65 lakh net in India, with 15 lakh net earned on the opening day and 10 lakh net on the second day. Cumulatively, the movie has garnered an estimated 73 lakh domestically in its three days of screening.
“Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2” has registered an overall Hindi language occupancy of 6.68% in cinemas on Monday, April 22, marking a decrease compared to the 7.92% Hindi occupancy recorded on April 21. The morning shows on Sunday saw a 5.18% occupancy, afternoon shows attracted 5.52% audience, evening shows secured 5.22% seats, and night shows observed the highest turnout with a 10.78% occupancy.
Dibakar Banerjee directs “Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2,” and Balaji Telefilms and Cult Movies produce it. Bonita Rajpurohit, Paritosh Tiwari, Abhinav Singh, Mouni Roy, Swastika Mukherjee, Sophie Choudry, and Anu Malik star in the movie.
The movie presents three interconnected stories that explore various aspects of modern life, delving into themes of identity, technology, and the human condition. The first part, “LIKE,” follows Noor (Paritosh Tiwari), who undergoes a gender transition and faces challenges along the way. Kullu (Bonita Rajpurohit), a transgender woman, shares her insights into relationships and personal growth in the second story, “SHARE.” The third chapter, “DOWNLOAD,” revolves around a young gamer (Abhinav Santosh Singh) whose quest for more followers leads him into precarious situations.
In Hindi cinema, “Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2” marks the debut of transgender actor Bonita Rajpurohit. According to the makers of the movie, Rajpurohit is the first transgender woman to star in a Hindi film. Rajpurohit expressed pride in being part of the changing landscape of transgender representation in Bollywood, hoping it would inspire young girls like her, especially those in rural areas.
Despite the drop in earnings on Monday, “Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2” has received positive reviews for its exploration of modern life and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. The movie continues to screen in cinemas and is expected to generate more revenue in the coming days.
