Will 'Joker 2' match original's box office craze in India
The much-awaited sequel to the 2019 hit film Joker, titled Joker: Folie a Deux, is all set to hit Indian screens on Wednesday, October 2. The film features Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as the Joker and introduces Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Despite the star-studded cast and an early release in India—two days before its US premiere—the initial reports suggest a lack of enthusiasm among Indian audiences.
'Joker' advance bookings show a lukewarm response
Advance bookings for Joker: Folie a Deux have been open for a month now, but exhibitors are saying ticket sales are pretty lackluster. Bihar exhibitor Roshan Singh voiced his concerns, saying, "It is always inadvisable to open advance bookings for any picture too much in advance." He also mentioned that the response to the Joker sequel has been discouraging so far and expressed doubts about its potential impact compared to the original film.
'Stree 2' and 'Devara' pose competition
Singh also pointed out that the sequel to Joker is up against some tough competition from other films that are currently killing it at the box office. He specifically mentioned Stree 2 and Devara: Part 1 as films that are doing really well, suggesting that Joker: Folie a Deux could end up being the third choice for audiences. This potential box office clash could have a big impact on the film's commercial success in India.
'Joker 2's musical format could be a potential deterrent
Another thing that might impact the film's box office performance is its musical format. Early reports hint that this part of the film might not be hitting the right notes with audiences. Despite these hurdles, it'll be interesting to see how Joker: Folie a Deux performs at the Indian box office when it releases on Gandhi Jayanti.
