Abhishek Bachchan’s latest movie, I Want to Talk, directed by Shoojit Sircar, hit theatres on November 22, 2024. A deeply emotional drama about an estranged father-daughter relationship and a man’s journey through life-altering circumstances, the movie has earned glowing reviews from audiences and critics alike. However, despite the warm reception, the film struggled with a modest opening day box office collection of Rs 25 lakh, making it one of Abhishek Bachchan’s lowest openers.

Storyline and Performances

The movie revolves around Arjun Sen, a USA-based NRI facing a critical surgery while trying to mend his complicated relationship with his daughter. Abhishek Bachchan’s portrayal of the emotionally tormented Arjun Sen has been widely appreciated. The supporting cast, including Ahalya Bambru, Jayant Kriplani, Christine Goddard, and Johnny Lever, brought depth and nuance to the story.

Shoojit Sircar, known for directing impactful films like Piku and October, has once again delivered a heartfelt narrative, penned by Ritesh Shah, whose screenplay and dialogues have added emotional depth.

Box Office Performance

Despite the positive reviews, I Want to Talk opened at Rs 25 lakh, with a 7.44% occupancy across Hindi screens. The highest occupancy was recorded in Chennai at 28%, suggesting regional variance in audience engagement. This figure falls short of Abhishek’s previous release, Ghoomar, which opened at Rs 80 lakh, and is even lower than earlier films like Run and Phir.

Here’s a comparison of Abhishek Bachchan’s lowest-opening films:

• Dhai Akshar Prem Ke: Rs 1 lakh
• I Want to Talk: Rs 25 lakh
• Phir: Rs 27 lakh
• Run: Rs 76 lakh
• Ghoomar: Rs 80 lakh

With word-of-mouth positivity, analysts are hopeful the film’s collection might improve over the weekend.

Praise from Bollywood

The movie has received notable recognition from prominent Bollywood filmmakers. Imtiaz Ali, known for Jab We Met and Tamasha, called it “Abhishek Bachchan’s best to date” and lauded Shoojit Sircar’s direction. He shared, “Senti kar diya yaar, Shoojit Sarkar. Very spectacular.”

Similarly, Sujoy Ghosh, acclaimed for Kahaani, described the movie as “a heart-touching film” and encouraged audiences to watch it. This praise from peers further highlights the movie's emotional appeal and artistic merit.

Future Prospects

While the opening day figures might be disappointing, the positive audience response and endorsements from Bollywood heavyweights could boost footfalls in the coming days. The film is expected to attract cinephiles who appreciate character-driven narratives with emotional depth.

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