Paresh Rawal’s ‘The Taj Story’ Earns ₹6.67 Crore in Week 2, Box Office Drops Nearly 40%
Despite a 40% drop in second week collections, the controversial film remains profitable for makers
Mumbai, Nov 14 : Paresh Rawal’s controversial film, ‘The Taj Story,’ continued its steady run at the box office in the second week, earning ₹6.67 crore, bringing the total collection to ₹17.67 crore. The film witnessed a 40% drop compared to its opening week, reflecting a strong audience interest that is likely to sustain ticket sales for another couple of weeks.
Daily Second-Week Breakdown
Day 8 (Fri): ₹90 lakh
Day 9 (Sat): ₹1.75 crore
Day 10 (Sun): ₹2.15 crore
Day 11 (Mon): ₹40 lakh
Day 12 (Tue): ₹60 lakh
Day 13 (Wed): ₹45 lakh
Day 14 (Thu): ₹42 lakh
Film Overview
The movie revolves around a court case filed by Rawal’s character, questioning the authenticity and purpose of the Taj Mahal. He plays a Taj Mahal guide, challenging popular beliefs about the monument. Made on a budget of ₹7-8 crore, the film has already turned a profit for its makers.
This release adds to Paresh Rawal’s recent box office success, following his other hit ‘Thamma.’ However, both films are set to face stiff competition from upcoming releases such as ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ featuring Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, R. Madhavan, and Meezaan Jafri, as well as ‘Kaantha’ starring Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, and Bhagyashri Borse.
Upcoming Projects
Paresh Rawal’s next release is Priyadarshan’s ‘Bhoot Bangla’ alongside Akshay Kumar. Additionally, he, Suniel Shetty, and others are set to begin shooting for ‘Hera Pheri 3’ in 2026, with prior issues between the makers and Rawal now resolved.
