One of Bollywood’s self-made stars is Karthik Aryan, known for his roles without any industry connections. Despite putting in tremendous effort into his latest movie released last Friday, the results have been underwhelming.
Karthik Aryan’s recent film, “Chandu Champion,” directed by Kabir Khan, opened to a disappointing 24 crore nett at the box office. This marks a significant decline compared to his previous films like “Satya Prem Ki Kahani,” which earned 37 crore nett, and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,” which grossed 55 crore.
For “Chandu Champion,” Karthik Aryan underwent a remarkable physical transformation, achieving a lean physique with six-pack abs. He also performed many of his own stunts in the film to enhance authenticity. Despite his dedication, the film’s performance fell short of expectations.
Although the film has received positive word-of-mouth, its opening weekend earnings are notably lower compared to his earlier works. Trade analysts suggest that competition from the horror-comedy “Munjya,” created by the makers of ‘Stree,’ may have affected the box office prospects of Karthik’s movie.