Joker 2 Starts Off Slow at Indian Box Office Despite Gandhi Jayanti Holiday

Despite releasing on a public holiday in India, ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ failed to generate significant box office numbers on its opening day. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, collected ₹5 crore net, a modest start for a Hollywood blockbuster. While the film saw higher occupancy in select formats like IMAX, it still struggled to attract large audiences in India. The film’s performance in the US and other international markets remains to be seen.

Joaquin Phoenix Reveals Dance Challenges and Weight Loss for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’

Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his role as Joker/Arthur Fleck in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ opened up about his intense weight loss journey for the film, particularly the challenges posed by dance rehearsals. Despite his previous experience with drastic weight loss for the first ‘Joker,’ Phoenix revealed the dance sequences in the sequel added a new layer of difficulty, making it a unique experience for him.

Joker: Folie à Deux – A Musical Extravaganza That Doesn’t Quite Hit the Mark

Todd Phillips returns to the Venice Film Festival with “Joker: Folie à Deux”, a musical sequel to the Oscar-winning “Joker”. While the film features captivating performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and boasts exhilarating musical sequences, it ultimately falls short of its predecessor’s impact due to a rushed narrative, uneven character development, and a lack of closure.

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