Mumbai, Nov 11 — Paresh Rawal’s controversial courtroom drama The Taj Story, which had initially surprised trade analysts with its steady run despite stiff competition, witnessed a massive 85% drop in collections on its second Monday. The film earned only ₹31 lakh, taking its total box office collection to ₹16.05 crore.
Released on October 31, The Taj Story opened modestly at ₹1 crore but gained traction through word of mouth publicity, doubling its earnings on day two to ₹2 crore and touching ₹2.75 crore on day three. The film wrapped up its first week with ₹11 crore. Over the second weekend, it added ₹4.74 crore, including ₹2.09 crore on Sunday.
However, the sharp Monday fall has cast doubts on the film’s long-term performance. Despite the dip, the movie remains profitable, having been produced on a modest budget of ₹7–8 crore, according to Paresh Rawal.
The film revolves around a court case led by Rawal’s character a tour guide who questions the historical authenticity of the Taj Mahal. Its bold theme and courtroom drama premise generated controversy and curiosity alike, helping it gain early traction at the box office.
Meanwhile, Rawal’s other film Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, continues to perform well. However, both titles are expected to face stiff competition with the release of De De Pyaar De 2 featuring Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, R. Madhavan, and Meezaan Jafri this Friday.