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Udta Teer Nets Rs 22 Crore in 4 Days as Monday Holds Fair

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan's spy comedy added Rs 3 crore on first Monday and takes its four-day India total to Rs 22 crore ahead of Ramayana.

Udta Teer Nets Rs 22 Crore in 4 Days as Monday Holds Fair

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s spy comedy Udta Teer has cleared its first weekday test without sliding hard. The film collected Rs 3 crore nett on first Monday, taking its four-day India total to Rs 22 crore, according to Pinkvilla. That Monday number is 20 per cent lower than opening day — a moderate dip for a release that opened to mixed word of mouth.

Why the first Monday matters

Monday is the first real box office temperature check after the opening weekend. A smaller drop suggests the film still has some audience pull beyond the initial rush. A sharp slide would have put pressure on exhibitors to reduce shows quickly. Udta Teer sits in the safer zone: the hold is fair, but it is not a sign of breakout demand.

Directed by Aakash Kaushik and produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, the film’s four-day scorecard stands like this:

  • First Monday: Rs 3 crore nett
  • Drop from opening day: 20 per cent
  • Four-day India total: Rs 22 crore nett

A nine-day window before Ramayana

The calendar is now the main pressure point. Pinkvilla notes that Udta Teer needs to sustain its current level for the next nine days before Ramayana releases. The second-week trend will determine whether the film can defend its show count.

If it holds close to the Monday figure through the week, retaining some screens into Diwali week becomes possible. That would allow the film to collect extra business during the holiday period. If weekday numbers weaken, theatres will likely redirect screens to the new release and the run could wind down fast.

Decent, but not yet a hit

The trade view so far is that Udta Teer is performing decently. A warmer reaction from the audience might have produced stronger weekend growth; instead, the film has settled into a middle path. Its fate now hinges on the next few days of weekday trends.

For fans, the practical read is clear: this week is the safest window to catch Udta Teer on the big screen before the next release reshuffles showtimes. For the film, the job is to hold the line and hope Diwali provides one more lift.

Source: PINKVILLA

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