Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' Struggles Amid Controversies

Alia Bhatt's latest film, 'Jigra', has underperformed at the box office, collecting only ₹19.85 crore in its first five days despite high expectations. The film experienced a steep decline in earnings after its opening weekend, with just ₹1.50 crore collected on Monday, marking Alia's biggest Monday drop in her career. Critics attribute the film's poor performance to its complex genre and urban-centric appeal, which may have failed to connect with a wider audience. Additionally, the film faced controversies, including accusations of plot similarities to other films and alleged manipulation of box office numbers. 'Jigra' competes with Rajkummar Rao's 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video', which also struggled at the box office. Despite its challenges, the film has an opportunity to recover in the weeks leading up to Diwali, though its prospects remain uncertain.