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Record-Breaking Advance Sales for Mr & Mrs Mahi
The anticipation for Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s latest film, Mr & Mrs Mahi, has reached a fever pitch, reflected in its impressive advance ticket sales. As the movie premieres across the country, it has delivered the highest advance ticket sales for any Hindi title this year. This milestone underscores the film’s massive appeal and the star power of its lead actors.
Mr & Mrs Mahi, directed by Sharan Sharma, who previously worked with Janhvi Kapoor on Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl in 2020, is a sports drama that has captured the audience’s imagination. According to Pinkvilla, Mr & Mrs Mahi has sold 2.15 lakh tickets in advance, marking it as the highest for any Hindi film in 2024.
Cinema Lovers Day Boosts Sales
The remarkable ticket sales were further bolstered by the Multiplex Association of India’s Cinema Lovers Day on May 31st, where major chains like PVR-INOX and Cinepolis sold tickets at just Rs 99 to attract cinema-goers. This initiative significantly contributed to the advance ticket sales for Mr & Mrs Mahi.
Beating the Competition
Mr & Mrs Mahi has surpassed other major releases in advance ticket sales. Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s Fighter, released on January 25, sold 1.45 lakh tickets in advance. Following Fighter, Yami Gautam and Priyamani’s Article 370 sold 1.25 lakh tickets at the Rs 99 price point before its release on February 23.
In comparison, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan sold 1.03 lakh advance tickets, while Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan sold 81,000 tickets for its opening day. Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon’s Crew sold 65,000 tickets, and Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, directed by Sriram Raghavan, sold the least number of advance tickets among the top releases.
Star Power and Audience Anticipation
Janhvi Kapoor’s theatrical releases, including Dhadak, Roohi, and Mili, have established her as a promising star in Bollywood. Her pairing with Rajkummar Rao, who recently starred in the biopic Srikanth, has generated significant interest in Mr & Mrs Mahi. This collaboration, combined with the film’s engaging sports drama premise, has clearly resonated with audiences.
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Conclusion
The success of Mr & Mrs Mahi in advance ticket sales indicates a strong opening and sets a high bar for future releases in 2024. As the film hits theaters, it will be exciting to see if it can maintain its momentum and deliver a memorable cinematic experience. With Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao at the helm, Mr & Mrs Mahi promises to be a standout film of the year.
