Shaitaan's Box Office Triumph: Ajay Devgn's Film Hits Rs 50 Cr Milestone in Debut Weekend
- Posted on March 11, 2024
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- By Arijit Dutta
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Shaitaan, featuring Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan, crosses the Rs 50 crore mark in its opening weekend, marking a promising start to 2024's box office. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film promises to be a blockbuster with its stellar performance.

In
its opening weekend, "Shaitaan,"
featuring Bollywood heavyweights Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan, stormed the box
office, achieving a significant milestone by crossing the coveted Rs 50 crore
mark. Directed by Vikas Bahl, this suspense thriller has captivated audiences
with its gripping storyline and stellar performances.
The
film's success story began on Friday with a remarkable opening of Rs 14.75
crore, setting the stage for a promising weekend ahead. As the weekend
progressed, "Shaitaan" continued its impressive run, garnering
positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth buzz among moviegoers.
On
Sunday alone, the film witnessed a substantial surge in collections, adding
nearly Rs 20 crore to its box office tally. This surge, coupled with consistent
audience turnout, propelled the film's total earnings past the Rs 50 crore
milestone, marking a significant achievement for the cast and crew.
According
to industry reports, "Shaitaan" maintained a commendable overall
occupancy rate of 36.24 percent on Sunday, with evening shows particularly
drawing large crowds. This strong showing at the box office reflects the
audience's enthusiasm for the film and its ability to resonate with viewers of
all ages.
Directed by Vikas Bahl, "Shaitaan" is a Hindi adaptation of the popular Gujarati horror film "Vash" released in 2023. The film also stars Janki Bodiwala, who reprises her role as Ajay Devgn's on-screen daughter from the original film. Alongside R Madhavan's compelling portrayal of the antagonist, Ajay Devgn and Jyothika deliver captivating performances as Janki's on-screen parents.
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The
success of "Shaitaan" not only underscores the popularity of suspense
thrillers among Indian audiences but also highlights the star power of Ajay
Devgn and R Madhavan. With its impressive box office performance, the film has
emerged as a frontrunner for the title of the first blockbuster of 2024,
setting a high bar for upcoming releases.
Looking
ahead, Ajay Devgn's packed schedule for 2024 includes several highly
anticipated projects, such as "Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha" and
"Maidan," slated for release in April, followed by "Singham
Again" in August and "Raid 2" in November. Similarly, R Madhavan
has an exciting lineup of films, including "Test,"
"Adhishthasali," and a biopic on GD Naidu, promising audiences a
diverse range of cinematic experiences in the months to come.