9th June 2023,Mumbai: The captivating family drama, “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” featuring the talented duo Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, has triumphantly completed its first week in theaters. The film witnessed a promising start during its weekend debut, although it experienced a decline in weekday numbers. Impressively, the domestic box office sales have reached a cumulative total of 37.35 crore.
Renowned film industry analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the movie’s week one box office figures, expressing his enthusiasm, “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke wraps up its first week on a high note.” He revealed the day-wise collections, stating, “Fri: 5.49 cr, Sat: 7.20 cr, Sun: 9.90 cr, Mon: 4.14 cr, Tue: 3.87 cr, Wed: 3.51 cr, and Thu: 3.24 cr. Overall: 37.35 crore.” This remarkable performance by the film has exceeded all expectations, reaffirming the fact that audience demand is the ultimate decider of success.
Looking ahead to the second week, Taran Adarsh shared his predictions, asserting, “ZHZB (Zara Hatke Zara Bachke) is poised to dominate the market until the highly anticipated big release, Adipurush, arrives on June 16… The weekend collections are expected to witness another surge, with a possibility of surpassing the 50 million mark by Sunday night.”
Taran Adarsh continued his analysis, emphasizing the impact of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’s success on mid-range films. He stated, “The numbers achieved by ZHZB are sure to instill hope and confidence in filmmakers of mid-range movies, encouraging them to consider theatrical releases instead of opting for direct-to-digital platforms.” He further mentioned that the film should serve as an eye-opener and a valuable case study for studios and makers targeting the Bandra to Versova audience. This success also underscores the timeless appeal of well-crafted films that are deeply rooted in Indian culture.
Helmed by the talented director Zara Laxman Utekar, known for his work on the acclaimed film Mimi, Zara Bachke has made a significant impact. Vicky Kaushal, reflecting on his co-star Sara’s influence, shared in an interview with ANI, “Since the film’s release, I find myself constantly saying ‘Namaste Darshakon’ wherever I go. If I keep promoting this movie for another five days, I might even start shouting ‘Knock Knock.’ But she is absolutely wonderful, and her genuine and heartfelt connection with people translates beautifully onto the big screen. She is one of the most remarkable individuals I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with. Sara will always be adored and cherished by the audience, irrespective of whether she plays Somya or any other character, because the truth in her eyes speaks volumes about her.”
-by Kashvi Gala