Box Office Verdict: Flop

Jigra, Vasan Bala’s action thriller starring Alia Bhatt in her first full-fledged action role, has collected ₹31.89 crore domestically (net) in its opening week, currently ranking #390 in Filmymojo’s 2024 box office charts. The film marks Alia’s foray into the action genre.

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Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

Metric	Value
Total Collection	₹31.89 crore
Current Rank	#390 (2024 Releases)
Genre	Action-Thriller
Release Date	October 11, 2024
Director	Vasan Bala
Lead Cast	Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina

Genre Comparison

• Average Female-Led Action Film (2024): ₹22.5 crore
• Jigra vs. Genre Avg: 42% above benchmark
• Top Female-Led Action Films:
  1. Jigra (₹31.89 crore)
  2. Dhaakad (₹3.39 crore)
  3. Tejas (₹4.8 crore)

*(Still running in theaters)

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Alia Bhatt’s Genre Expansion

Jigra adds a new dimension to Alia’s filmography:

Movie	Collection (₹ Cr)	Genre
Gangubai Kathiawadi	₹128.73	Biographical Drama
Jigra	₹31.89*	Action-Thriller
Darlings	(OTT)	Dark Comedy

Key Insight: Highest opening for a female-led action film without male co-lead.

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Budget & Early Returns

The film’s economics show promise:

Metric	Value
Production Budget	₹45 crore
P&A Spend	₹20 crore
Week 1 ROI	0.70x
Projected Final	₹85-95 crore

Industry Context: Needs ₹100 crore to be profitable.

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Daily Performance

Strong weekday holds indicate good word-of-mouth:

Day	Collection (₹ Cr)	Drop from Fri
Fri	₹6.25	–
Sat	₹7.80	+25%↑
Sun	₹8.45	+8%↑
Mon	₹3.20	62%↓

Positive Sign: 62% Mon drop better than action film average (70-75%).

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What’s Working?

1. Novelty Factor: Alia’s first action avatar
2. Youth Appeal: GenZ-focused marketing campaign
3. Critical Praise: 4/5 average critic rating
4. Music Boost: “Jigra Jigar” song crossed 50M views in 5 days

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Challenges Ahead

1. Clash: Vicky Vidya ka Woh vala Video film opens same week
2. Niche Appeal: Limited rural penetration
3. Runtime: 148 minutes testing audience patience

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Early Verdict

With ₹31.89 crore , Jigra is:

• On track to become Alia’s highest-grossing non-Dharma film
• Proving female-led action has market potential
• Setting up Alia as a pan-genre star

Watch Recommendation: Worth watching for Alia’s performance and slick action sequences.

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Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database