Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ Continues Strong Box Office Run, Surpassing ‘Game Changer’ and ‘The Diplomat’ on Day 6

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi‘s romantic comedy, Bhool Chuk Maaf, is proving to be a surprising success at the box office, demonstrating a steady hold even on its sixth day of release. The film has now officially surpassed the lifetime collections of several other recent releases, including Ram Charan and Kiara Advani’s Game Changer (Hindi dubbed version) and John Abraham’s The Diplomat, cementing its position as a noteworthy contender in the current cinematic landscape.

After a promising opening and a strong weekend, Bhool Chuk Maaf garnered an estimated ₹3.25 crore on its sixth day, Wednesday, May 29, 2025. While this marks a slight dip from its higher weekend numbers, where it raked in ₹11.5 crore on Sunday and ₹9.5 crore on Saturday, the consistent daily collections have pushed its total domestic box office to an impressive ₹40.5 crore. This figure puts the Karan Sharma directorial in a strong position, especially considering its unusual two-week theatrical window before its digital release on Prime Video India.

The film’s performance is particularly commendable as it has outperformed the Hindi version of S. Shankar’s action drama Game Changer, which collected ₹37.47 crore in India, and is on the verge of overtaking John Abraham’s thriller The Diplomat, which amassed ₹40.75 crore. This solidifies Bhool Chuk Maaf‘s appeal to the audience and highlights the consistent footfall it has managed to attract. It has also sailed past the re-release earnings of Sanam Teri Kasam (₹35.55 crore) and Shahid Kapoor’s cop thriller Deva (₹33.97 crore).

Bhool Chuk Maaf, which marks the first on-screen collaboration between Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, has resonated with viewers despite facing initial hurdles with its release strategy. The film was originally slated for a May 9 theatrical debut but was later announced for a direct-to-OTT release due to security concerns. However, legal intervention from multiplex chain PVR INOX led to a settlement, ensuring its theatrical run from May 23, with the digital premiere now set for June 6. This unique trajectory has only added to the film’s intrigue and its ability to draw audiences to cinemas.

The romantic comedy, which also features a strong ensemble cast including Seema Pahwa, Raghubir Yadav, Zakir Hussain, and Sanjay Mishra, revolves around a time-loop premise with a Banaras backdrop. While reviews have been mixed, praising Rajkummar Rao’s performance and the film’s humor, some critics have pointed out the repetitive nature of the time-loop concept. Nevertheless, the audience verdict appears to be in its favor, as Bhool Chuk Maaf continues its steady march towards the ₹50 crore mark. With about a week left before major new releases hit the screens, the film has a clear window to further consolidate its box office success.