For any film, the first Monday is crucial. It often determines whether a movie will emerge as a blockbuster, a hit, or settle for an average run.
In cases where the opening weekend numbers are weak and the word of mouth is negative, Monday becomes even more decisive, indicating whether the film will sustain or collapse altogether.
In the case of "Ustaad Bhagat Singh", the fate was more or less sealed over the weekend itself, and Monday only confirmed the trend.
The film, which hit theaters on March 29, completed five days of its run on Monday. The collections on the day were abysmally low, signaling a sharp drop.
In some centers like Bengaluru, the film was removed from theaters as early as Monday, with screens being allocated to "Dhurandhar 2".
A similar trend is visible in the Telugu states as well. While distributors have not entirely pulled it out yet, footfalls have declined drastically.
The Monday numbers clearly indicate that "Ustaad Bhagat Singh" is unlikely to cross the Rs 100 crore gross mark worldwide by the end of its theatrical run.