Baazaar box office collection: Saif Ali Khan's crime-drama earns over Rs 22 cr

Baazaar box office collection: Saif Ali Khan's crime-drama film has managed to earn Rs 22.52 crore in India business. The film  is struggling at the box office. The film did good enough business in the first weekend, however, later on it saw a significant dip. By the end of the first week, the movie had earned Rs 18.05 cr.

On the opening day, the movie had earned Rs 3.07 crore at the domestic box office. However, it managed to collect Rs 4.10 crore on day 2 and Rs 4.50 crore to 5 crore on day 3. By day 3, it earned a total of Rs 11.93 cr in India business.

The movie features Saif Ali Khan, Gauravv K Chawla, Chitrangda Singh and Radhika Apte. During the festive week, the movie may see some additions to footfalls. The movie has received mixed reactions from the critics and audience. 

"#Baazaar had a steady run due to no strong opposition... Will have to score till Thu when #TOH arrives... [Week 2] Fri 1.27 cr, Sat 1.49 cr, Sun 1.71 cr. Total: ₹ 22.52 cr.," Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted.

However, there is challenge ahead, as big-budget movie Thugs of Hindostan is going to be released on November 8.  Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan starrer movie is expected to earn very well at the box office. Analysts expect that the movie is going to earn as much as Rs 150 cr by the first weekend.

Baazaar India business at a glance:
Week 1: Rs 18.05 cr
Weekend 2: RS 4.47 cr
Total: Rs 22.52 cr

Therefore, it remains to be seen how Saif Ali Khan movie sails against this big budget movie.