Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer film Batti Gul Meter Chalu is doing an average collection at the box office. The film started with a decent collection but on the second and third day, it got a good audience in the theatres. The film having the main issue of low electricity got an average collection in the opening weekend.
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected 6.67 crores on Friday, 7.96 crores on Saturday, and 8.54 crores on Sunday. Overall the film collected 23.26 crores in the opening weekend. Taran Adarsh quoted that the film got affected due to India Pakistan match on Sunday.
Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#BattiGulMeterChalu did grow over the weekend, but the jump in biz wasn't substantial enough... Biz on Day 3 was affected due to the crucial cricket match, but the trending is dull... Weekdays are crucial... Fri 6.76 cr, Sat 7.96 cr, Sun 8.54 cr. Total: ₹ 23.26 cr. India biz."
The film that is shot in Tihri, Uttarakhand is directed by Shree Narayan Singh who also directed Toilet Ek Prem Katha. While it is the second collaboration of Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor after Haider.