Numbers for Laapataa Ladies consistently grew over the weekend. After having earned ₹75 lakh on its release day, it managed to earn ₹1.60 crore on Saturday.
Riding on great reviews from critics and viewers alike, Kiran Rao’s latest directorial earned ₹1.8 crore on Sunday. The total box office collection in the domestic market now stands at ₹4 crore.
The overall occupancy rate across India was at the highest in Chennai (79.25%). Bengaluru (40.75%) and Pune (37%) come next. The Bollywood movie is produced by Jio Studios, Kindling Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions.
After having its world premiere as Lost Ladies at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 8, the movie was released theatrically across India on March 1.
“There is an old saying that - Beauty lies in simplicity and innocence. You don't need over the top special effects, erotic songs, unbelievable storyline and huge stars to make a beautiful movie,” came from one viewer.
“Laapta Ladies" is a refreshing and empowering cinematic gem that celebrates the resilience and strength of women,” came from another.
Laapataa Ladies has received positive reviews from most critics. Shubhra Gupta on The Indian Express calls it a “delightful film”.
Rahul Desai of Film Companion calls it “solid, feel-good storytelling”. “The intent is honest. The wit is situational. The imperfections are human. The limits are respected,” Desai writes.
“Kiran Rao’s comeback is a terrific watch,” says Tushar Joshi on India Today. “...if you invest your heart into this tale of two women gone missing, then you will be in for a treat. It’s time Kiran Rao made more movies for the audience.”
“The film is breezy and light on its feet. It is never, therefore, in danger of being bogged down by the weighty issues that it addresses,” writes Saibal Chatterjee on NDTV.
Disclosure: Numbers have been sourced from Sacnilk
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