Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles, has arrived in theatres today. The movie focuses on a groom, who is stuck in a time loop and repeats the day of Haldi ceremony. There has been a lot of discussion around the release of Bhool Chuk Maaf after the makers decided to release the movie directly on OTT, only to announce its theatrical release again.
Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Prediction Day 1:
Amid the controversy around Bhool Chuk Maaf’s release, the movie is expected to have decent opening. According to Pinkvilla, the movie is likely to collect Rs 5 crore at the Indian box office. The movie has reportedly sold over 30 thousands tickets in the top national chains.
The movie was earlier in the controversy after the makers decided to release the film directly on OTT. However, PVRInox sent a legal notice to Maddock Films and Pen Marudhar after the makers opted for direct streaming. For the unversed, Maddock Films took the decision of releasing Bhool Chuk Maaf directly on OTT in the light of recent situation and the heightened security drills across the country.
An insider told the publication, “They are not liable to answer anyone. Cinema halls in Jodhpur, and Punjab are shut, whereas the cinema halls in cities like Delhi are non-operational in the night shows. With the cancellation of IPL, it was a no-brainer for the producers to delay the release of Bhool Chuk Maaf. Since the KDM’s were already loaded all across the globe, there was a possibility of piracy too, which pushed the makers to go for a direct-to-digital release without much of a delay.”
“What if Maddock held back on the release for a month, but a lapse in security leads to the leak of content? Eventually, the investment in Bhool Chuk Maaf is made by Maddock, and PVRInox have no stake to be a part of decision-making process,” insider reportedly added.
Meanwhile, a source from PVRInox was quoted as saying, “It is highly unfortunate that a project promoted on this scale was pulled without any formal communication. As India’s leading theatrical platform, we invest heavily in campaigns in good faith and expect our content partners to uphold basic standards of professionalism. The film has taken a direct to digital release due to poor advance.”
As per Bollywood Hungama, PVR Inox argued that the decision of film’s direct OTT release was a clear breach of their binding agreement signed on May 6, 2025. The agreement reportedly mandated not only a theatrical release but also an 8-week exclusivity window before any digital premiere.
Bhool Chuk Maaf also stars Sanjay Mishra, Seema Bhargava Pahwa, Zakir Hussain Raghubir Yadav, Ishtiyak Khan, Anubha Fateh Puria, Jay Thakkar and Pragati Mishra seen in the pivotal roles.
