Abhishek Bachchanstarrer I Want To Talk, Shoojit Sircar’s directorial venture, started slowly at the box office, crossing ₹1.30 crore in India after three days of its release. The film did not seem to gain any momentum despite positive word-of-mouth for the actor.
Box Office Breakdown:
Day 1 (Friday): ₹25 lakh
Day 2 (Saturday): ₹55 lakh
Sunday (Day 3): ₹50 lakh (early estimates)
3 Days Total: ₹1.30 crore
Observations
1. Low Occupancy: The film was able to achieve a modest 14.55% Hindi occupancy on Sunday.
2. Comparison with Ghoomer: Abhishek’s previous outing, Ghoomer, did better, garnering ₹1.5 crore on its third day.
Critics:
While the movie is a lot slower in the second half, it has its share of praises as Hindustan Times termed Abhishek’s performance to be humor and tearfully deep, an abstraction that does not stray far from Amitabh Bachchan in Piku. The movie ends with all hopes.
Storyline & Cast:
The movie revolves around Abhishek’s character, Arjun, navigating a strained relationship with his daughter while preparing for life-altering surgery. Supporting cast includes Johny Lever, Banita Sandhu, and Pearle Maaney.
Outlook:
With positive word-of-mouth and Shoojit Sircar’s reputation, the film may see minor growth, but its slow start makes it difficult to achieve commercial success. Upcoming releases may further impact its screen presence.
