The excitement surrounding Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s latest film, Mr & Mrs Mahi, is palpable as the movie breaks records in advance ticket sales. Directed by Sharan Sharma, known for his work on Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, this sports drama has set a new benchmark for Hindi films this year.
Record-Breaking Advance Ticket Sales
Mr & Mrs Mahi has achieved the highest advance ticket sales for a Hindi film in 2023. According to Pinkvilla, the film sold an impressive 2.15 lakh tickets before its release. The advance sales were bolstered by the Multiplex Association of India’s Cinema Lovers Day on May 31st, which offered tickets at a discounted price of Rs 99. This initiative by major cinema chains like PVR-INOX and Cinepolis significantly boosted footfalls in theaters across the country.
Surpassing Other Major Releases
Mr & Mrs Mahi has surpassed other major Hindi releases in advance ticket sales. Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Fighter, which was released on January 25, sold 1.45 lakh tickets in advance. Yami Gautam and Priyamani’s Article 370, released on February 23, sold 1.25 lakh tickets, making it the third highest in advance sales. Both films were also part of the Rs 99 Cinema Lovers Day promotion.
Comparing with Other 2023 Releases
Other notable films this year also saw significant advance ticket sales but did not reach the numbers achieved by Mr & Mrs Mahi. Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan sold 1.03 lakh advance tickets, while Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan sold 81,000 tickets for its opening day. The female-led film Crew, starring Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, sold 65,000 tickets. Meanwhile, Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s Merry Christmas, directed by Sriram Raghavan, recorded the lowest advance sales among these titles.
Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Career Highlights
Janhvi Kapoor’s career includes three theatrical releases prior to Mr & Mrs Mahi: Dhadak, Roohi, and Mili. Each of these films showcased her evolving talent and growing popularity. Rajkummar Rao, a versatile actor with numerous accolades, recently starred in the biopic Srikanth, further cementing his reputation as a skilled performer.
Anticipation for Mr & Mrs Mahi
The anticipation for Mr & Mrs Mahi is not just reflected in ticket sales but also in the buzz it has generated among fans and critics alike. The film’s unique storyline, coupled with the proven directorial prowess of Sharan Sharma, promises a compelling cinematic experience. As the movie debuts across the country, audiences eagerly await to see the dynamic duo of Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao bring this sports drama to life on the big screen.