I Want To Talk, the new film of Abhishek Bachchan, failed to open well at the box office. The film, directed by Shoojit Sircar, which was made for a specific audience who loved Sircar’s film October in 2018, could garner only ₹0.25-₹0.30 crore on its first day (November 22). This makes it the second-lowest opening of 2024 after LSD 2: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha 2, which managed only ₹0.15 crore.
Performance Comparison:
I Want To Talk opening is just 29% of Abhishek’s previous release, Ghoomer (₹0.85 crore opening day).
Shoojit Sircar’s earlier film October, starring Varun Dhawan, fared much better, collecting ₹5.15 crore on its first day despite being an offbeat appeal.
Despite the slow start, positive word-of-mouth may help I Want To Talk grow during the weekend. The film has been well-received by critics and audiences are appreciating Abhishek Bachchan in the film along with co-stars Ahilya Bamroo and Tom McLaren.
Synopsis and Appeal:
The film is about a father and daughter whose lives are changed due to an unexpected medical diagnosis, and it provides a tender and personal storyline. That alone could have mitigated the meagre opening.
Lowest Opening in Box Office for 2024
Here’s how I Want To Talk features in the list of lowest openers of the year,
1. LSD 2: Love, Sex & Dhokha 2: ₹0.15 crore
2. I Want To Talk: ₹0.25 crore 3. Bastar: The Naxal Story: ₹0.40 crore 4. Ruslaan: ₹0.79 crore 5. Do Aur Do Pyaar: ₹0.80 crore
What’s Next for Abhishek Bachchan?
While I Want To Talk struggles at the box office, Abhishek has a promising lineup. He is set to appear in Shah Rukh Khan’s The King, also starring Suhana Khan, which could give him a major lift.
This weekend, everyone is watching whether *I Want To Talk* picks up through better reviews and audience appreciation.
