Two major Bollywood releases, 120 Bahadur starring Farhan Akhtar and the franchise film Mastiii 4, faced catastrophic box office failures, collectively managing only ₹24.25 crore net in their disastrous opening week. Both films struggled to attract audiences despite star power and established franchises, marking one of the most disappointing weekends in recent Bollywood history.
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Opening Week Box Office Performance
| Film | Week 1 Collection | Budget Status | Expected Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Bahadur | ₹13.45 crore | Major Loss | ₹15-17 crore |
| Mastiii 4 | ₹10.80 crore | Disaster | ₹12-13 crore |
| Combined Total | ₹24.25 crore | Catastrophic | ₹27-30 crore |
120 Bahadur: Farhan Akhtar’s Military Drama Fails to Connect
Directed by Razneesh Razy Ghai, this military drama telling the heroic story of 120 soldiers couldn’t find its audience despite positive subject matter. The film’s day-wise trajectory shows a concerning pattern:
Day-Wise Collections – 120 Bahadur
| Day | Collection | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Preview | ₹0.10 cr | Limited interest |
| Friday | ₹2.00 cr | Weak opening |
| Saturday | ₹3.50 cr | Slight growth |
| Sunday | ₹3.50 cr | Flat weekend |
| Monday | ₹1.25 cr | 64% drop |
| Tuesday | ₹1.25 cr | Stable |
| Wednesday | ₹1.00 cr | Declining |
| Thursday | ₹0.85 cr | New low |
The film opened with just ₹2 crore and peaked at ₹3.50 crore on Saturday-Sunday before collapsing on weekdays. Thursday’s ₹85 lakh marked its lowest single-day collection, representing a 20% drop from Wednesday. With Tere Ishk Mein (starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon) releasing Friday, 120 Bahadur faces screen cuts that will likely end its theatrical run around ₹15-17 crore—a disastrous result for a star-driven war drama.
Mastiii 4: Franchise Fatigue Hits Hard
The fourth installment in the adult comedy franchise starring Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani failed to capitalize on franchise goodwill. Directed by Milan Milap Zaveri, the film neither attracted strong openings nor sustained audience interest.
Day-Wise Collections – Mastiii 4
| Day | Collection | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | ₹2.25 cr | Poor start |
| Saturday | ₹2.25 cr | Flat |
| Sunday | ₹2.50 cr | Marginal growth |
| Monday | ₹1.15 cr | 54% crash |
| Tuesday | ₹1.25 cr | Slight recovery |
| Wednesday | ₹0.80 cr | Declining |
| Thursday | ₹0.60 cr | Critical low |
The franchise film barely crossed ₹10 crore in week one, projected to finish around ₹12-13 crore lifetime—an absolutely disastrous outcome for an established franchise with recognized stars.
Why Did Both Films Fail?
Several factors contributed to this double disaster:
1. Weak Marketing: Neither film generated pre-release buzz or excitement
2. Poor Word-of-Mouth: Audiences rejected both films after early shows
3. Competition Concerns: Upcoming releases like Tere Ishk Mein grabbed attention
4. Content Issues: Neither film delivered compelling reasons to visit theaters
5. Franchise Fatigue: Mastiii 4 couldn’t leverage its brand value
The combined failure highlights Bollywood’s ongoing struggle with theatrical releases, where only exceptional content survives. Both films will likely disappear from theaters within two weeks, suffering significant financial losses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the total opening week collections of 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4?
120 Bahadur collected ₹13.45 crore net while Mastiii 4 earned ₹10.80 crore net in their opening week, totaling just ₹24.25 crore combined. Both films underperformed drastically with 120 Bahadur expected to close around ₹15-17 crore and Mastiii 4 around ₹12-13 crore lifetime.
Q2: Why did 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4 fail at the box office?
Both films failed due to weak marketing campaigns, poor audience reception, and lack of compelling content. 120 Bahadur couldn’t attract viewers despite Farhan Akhtar’s star power, while Mastiii 4 suffered from franchise fatigue and negative word-of-mouth, resulting in catastrophic theatrical runs.
