Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s debut film Loveyapa struggled at the box office, earning Rs 6.50 crore in the first week. Despite an initial modest collection, it failed to maintain momentum. The re-release of Sanam Teri Kasam overshadowed it, collecting Rs 26.50 crore. Loveyapa’s theatrical run appears short-lived, highlighting Bollywood’s challenges with remakes. Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s debut film Loveyapa had a lukewarm opening at the box office, collecting Rs 6.50 crore in its first week. A remake of the 2018 Tamil hit Love Today, the film struggled to find an audience, especially with the surprise success of Sanam Teri Kasam’s re-release, which amassed a staggering ₹26.50 crore in the same period.EXCLUSIVE: Harshvardhan Rane Gets Real About Mistakes, Struggles & Sanam Teri Kasam’s Re-ReleaseDespite a decent start of Rs 1.15 crore on Friday, Loveyapa showed growth over the weekend, earning Rs 1.65 crore on Saturday and peaking at Rs 1.75 crore on Sunday. However, the momentum didn’t last. Monday saw a sharp decline, with collections dropping to Rs 55 lakh, and the trend remained flat on Tuesday. By Wednesday and Thursday, the film was barely managing Rs 50 lakh and Rs 35 lakh respectively signaling an early exit from theaters.The film, touted as a fresh take on modern relationships, struggled to resonate with audiences. While Love Today was a blockbuster in Tamil cinema, Loveyapa failed to recreate the same magic, with critics pointing out many flaws Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s performances were appreciated, but that wasn’t enough to drive footfalls.Meanwhile, the re-release of Sanam Teri Kasam turned out to be a game-changer. The Harshvardhan Rane-Mawra Hocane starrer, which had gained a cult following over the years, benefited from nostalgia-driven audiences. The massive Rs 26.50 crore collection completely overshadowed Loveyapa, leaving the latter struggling for screens and audience attention.With such underwhelming numbers, Loveyapa’s theatrical run seems to be short-lived, raising questions about Bollywood’s continued reliance on remakes.Post this Junaid will be seen in an untitled film opposite Sai Pallavi and the film has been backed by his father Aamir Khan’s production company. While Khushi’s next is going to be Naadaniyan which will mark the debut of Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan- the film has been directed by newcomer Shauna Gautam and backed by Karan Johar.
Junaid Khan-Khushi Kapoor’s Loveyapa struggles at the box office as it earns just Rs 6.50 in first week
