'Khel Khel Mein' hasn't even collected ₹25cr in 13 days
The Akshay Kumar-starrer Khel Khel Mein continues to face a tough time at the box office. The film, which also features Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal in pivotal roles, has managed to earn only ₹24.75 crore by the end of its 13th day. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the comedy-drama had opened with a collection of ₹5.05 crore.
'Khel Khel Mein' faces stiff competition from 'Stree 2,' 'Vedaa'
Khel Khel Mein was released on August 15, clashing with other big releases like Stree 2 and Vedaa. Despite the star-studded cast and a unique storyline, the film has struggled to make a mark at the box office. It had earned ₹19.35 crore in its first week and has only managed to add another ₹5.4 crore to its total collection since then.
'Khel Khel Mein' is a remake of Italian film
Khel Khel Mein is an Indian adaptation of the Italian film Perfetti Sconosciuti (Perfect Strangers). The makers have described it as a film that "aims to redefine the comedy-drama genre, offering a rollercoaster ride of emotions that transcends the ordinary." The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Wakaoo Films. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ashwin Varde, Vipul D. Shah, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.
'Khel Khel Mein' faces censorship issues in UAE
Recently, Khel Khel Mein sparked controversy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after reports of heavy censorship of the film emerged. Khan's role was reportedly cut short, leading to frustration among fans. Many took to social media to express their disappointment as they felt the move affected the character's growth in the movie. Khan's character discovering his sexuality is a significant part of the film's narrative.