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Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Udta Teer' Struggles at Box Office on Day 6
The spy comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan has failed to gain traction in its opening week. The film marks the directorial debut of Aakash Kaushik and reunites the lead pair after their 2019 collaboration.
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Ayushmann Khurrana's latest release 'Udta Teer' continues to underperform at the box office, showing weak momentum on its sixth day since theatrical launch. The spy comedy has struggled to attract audiences despite featuring a popular lead pair and substantial pre-release buzz.
Directed by debutant filmmaker Aakash Kaushik, the film pairs Khurrana with Sara Ali Khan, who previously appeared together in the 2019 release 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do'. The reunion was expected to bolster audience interest, but the film's sluggish box office performance suggests the chemistry failed to translate into ticket sales.
The disappointing run during the crucial opening week raises concerns about the film's overall commercial viability. Industry analysts point to mixed critical reception and moderate word-of-mouth as potential factors contributing to the weak box office showing.
The performance contrasts with expectations set for the project, which had banking on both Khurrana's established fan base and Khan's screen appeal. The film now faces an uphill battle to recover lost ground as it competes with other releases in the marketplace.
Photo: Ayushmann Khurrana performs at IFP Season 8, October 2018. Megha Thakker via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).