After a promising start at the box office, Hansal Mehta’s The Buckingham Murders is witnessing a decline in its daily collections. Released on Friday, the film garnered attention with its intriguing plot and the much-anticipated performance by Kareena Kapoor Khan, who not only plays the lead role but also makes her production debut.
According to Sacnilk.com, the film’s total box office collection in India stands at just over ₹6.80 crore nett by the end of day five. While the initial three days showed decent earnings, the following days have seen a dip. Here’s a breakdown of the film’s box office journey: Day 1 (Friday): The film earned ₹1.15 crore nett across two versions — ₹70 lakh from the Hindi version and ₹45 lakh from the Hinglish version. Day 2 (Saturday): Collections improved to ₹1.95 crore, with the Hindi version contributing ₹1.2 crore and the Hinglish version adding ₹75 lakh. Day 3 (Sunday): The film peaked on Sunday, earning ₹2.15 crore, including ₹1.35 crore from Hindi audiences and ₹80 lakh from the Hinglish version. Day 4 (Monday): The collections dropped sharply to ₹80 lakh (Hindi: ₹45 lakh, Hinglish: ₹35 lakh). Day 5 (Tuesday): The film managed to bring in ₹75 lakh in all languages, indicating a further decline. It also reported an 11.15 percent Hindi occupancy on the same day.
Kareena Kapoor Khan Reflects on Her “Proud” Choice
Kareena Kapoor Khan took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the film’s release, expressing pride in her creative decisions. “As an actor, it’s the choices one makes… And I am very proud of this choice,” she wrote. Kareena urged her fans to watch the movie, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses from the set. She also expressed excitement about having fulfilled her dream of acting in and producing a crime drama, adding, “I got the best of both worlds.”
A Glimpse Into “The Buckingham Murders”
Set against the brooding backdrop of the UK, The Buckingham Murders tells the gripping story of sergeant Jasmeet ‘Jass’ Bhamra (Kareena Kapoor), a police officer mourning the loss of her young son, Ekam (Mairaaj Kakkar). Jass is tasked with investigating the disappearance of a boy named Ishpreet, who bears a striking resemblance to her own lost child. The emotionally charged storyline explores her journey through grief as she grapples with the new case.
In addition to Kareena, the film features Ash Tandon, celebrity chef-turned-actor Ranveer Brar, and British actor Keith Allen. The cast delivers stirring performances that enhance the tension and drama inherent in the narrative.
Production Debut for Kareena Kapoor Khan
The Buckingham Murders is also notable for marking Kareena Kapoor Khan’s first venture into film production. The project is produced in collaboration with industry veterans Ektaa Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under their banner Balaji Telefilms, along with TBM Films.
While the film’s initial numbers at the box office are respectable, its future success may depend on word-of-mouth, critical reviews, and the star power of Kareena Kapoor Khan. As the movie heads into its second week, it remains to be seen whether it can regain momentum or continue to see a decline in its daily earnings.
For Kareena Kapoor, however, the movie represents more than just numbers. It’s a testament to her evolving career and her desire to explore new avenues in storytelling, both in front of and behind the camera. Whether The Buckingham Murders can turn its box office fate around, Kareena has undoubtedly made a significant creative mark with this crime drama.
By Sweety Malakar
