Munjya: A Box Office Triumph with Supernatural Charms. Munjya, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and starring Abhay Verma, Sharvari Wagh, and Mona Singh, has taken the Indian box office by storm. This horror-comedy, based on a Maharashtrian folklore, has entertained audiences and shattered expectations. Let’s delve into the film’s remarkable journey and its impressive box office performance.
The Box Office Triumph
In just three weeks, Munjya has amassed a staggering ₹90 crores nett in India. Its consistent performance surprised even the filmmakers, who initially relied on research group projections. However, the film exceeded expectations, earning as much on its first day as the entire weekend projection! The movie’s success is a testament to its captivating storyline and the talented cast.
Munjya’s day-wise India net collections are as follows: Week 1 saw ₹36 crores, and Week 2 had ₹32 crores. On the 3rd Friday, there were ₹3 crores, followed by ₹5.25 crores on Saturday, ₹6.50 crores on Sunday, ₹2.35 crores on Monday, ₹2.20 crores on Tuesday, ₹2.10 crores on Wednesday, and ₹60 lakh on Thursday. The film’s total stands at ₹90 crores net in three weeks. Impressive, right?
Maddock Films’ Supernatural Universe
Munjya is part of Maddock Films’ Supernatural Universe, following in the footsteps of the successful Stree. Fans eagerly await Stree 2, set to release on August 15th. The appetite for enjoyable horror-comedies remains high, and perhaps Munjya will play a role in the sequel.
The Tale of Munjya: The film’s premise harks back to 1952. A boy, denied marriage to Munni, performs dark magic under a peepal tree. Tragically, he dies within ten days of shaving his head, transforming into the vengeful Munjya. In present times, Bittu (played by Abhay Verma) encounters Munjya and faces a haunting dilemma: help Munjya find his lost love, Munni, or suffer the consequences.
Munjya: A Box Office Triumph with Supernatural Charms. Munjya continues to enchant audiences in theatres near you. If you’ve watched it, share your thoughts! The film’s success story proves that supernatural tales can cast a spell on both box office numbers and viewers alike.