'The Bhootnii' box office day 1; Sanjay Dutt starrer film gets low opening—details inside
'
The Bhootnii
' has hit theaters today, May 1, 2025, across India. The horror-comedy film, written and directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, stars
Sanjay Dutt
,
Mouni Roy
,
Palak Tiwari
, and
Sunny Singh
in lead roles. The movie revolves around a haunted Virgin Tree at St. Vincent College that awakens a spirit every Valentine's Day, blending horror, romance, and comedy elements.
Plot and Cast Highlights
In the film, Mouni takes on the character of Mohabbat, showcasing a unique and striking look, while Sanjay portrays a baba attempting to keep the mischievous bhootni Mohabbat under control. Although the movie hasn't generated much excitement before its release, there is ongoing curiosity about its potential performance at the box office.
Box Office Performance
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As per Sacnilk, 'The Bhootnii' earned around 40 lakhs in India net on its first day.
Mouni Roy Praises Sanjay Dutt
Meanwhile, Mouni recently praised Sanjay Dutt and told IANS, "I am a huge fan of Sanjay Sir. I mean, who isn't? He's a very experienced actor, but not once did he show it off on the sets. He was always there to guide us, teach us, offer us his experience, and share his learnings. I was naturally very intimidated by a man of his stature, but he made sure to make me feel comfortable and was approachable to all of us."
Future Outlook
'The Bhootnii' has received mixed to negative reviews, with critics pointing out its lack of consistent scares, humor, and a readable plot. The film's commercial success now depends heavily on audience response over the weekend.
Sanjay Dutt upcoming projects
Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt has several films in production in 2025, including 'The Raja Saab', 'Housefull 5', 'Son of Sardaar 2', and 'Baaghi 4'. He is also set to reprise his role as Raghu in 'Vaastav 2'.
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