Zero Se Restart Budget: Box Office Collection Worldwide and Hit Or Flop

Zero Se Restart, directed by Jaskunwar Kohli and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is scheduled to release on December 13, 2024. Starring Vikrant Massey in the lead, the film is an inspiring tale of resilience and second chances, drawing parallels with the struggles behind the making of Chopra's acclaimed movie 12th Fail. Despite all the hype, the film has failed to perform at the box office, raising questions about its release strategy and commercial viability.

Budget and Expectations

The production budget of Zero Se Restart is estimated at ₹10 crore, including promotional expenses. Following the success of 12th Fail, which grossed over ₹60 crore, expectations for this film were high, especially given its unique concept and emotional appeal. However, the box office response has been lackluster, failing to match either the critical or commercial reception of its predecessor.

Day-Wise Box Office Collection

The film had a rather dismal opening day, collecting ₹0.06 crore in India and ₹0.10 crore worldwide. Day 2 witnessed a marginal increase. It was estimated that ₹0.07 crore had been collected in the country and ₹0.15 crore worldwide, thereby increasing the two-day worldwide collection to ₹0.25 crore. Despite some good word-of-mouth for the film's narrative depth and fine performances, the film hasn't been able to attract many people to the theaters.

Problems and Competition

Time being not entirely in its favor, has not also helped Zero Se Restart be the best it could. Instead of making merriment, the film ran into stiff competition from another blockbuster, Pushpa 2: The Rule which captured the attention of many viewers and box office collection. The two major coming soon releases, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Baby John, too will divert audience interest more.

This competitive environment, coupled with the limited marketing of the film, has made it hard for Zero Se Restart to stand out. The weak box office performance is also attributed to the lack of a strong promotional campaign and the niche appeal of its subject matter.

Critical Response and Audience Feedback

Although Zero Se Restart has received mixed reviews, some critics have appreciated the film for its sincerity and heartfelt storytelling. A few reviewers have stated that it might have fared better on an OTT platform, where such an introspective and documentary-like approach would have better connected with a niche audience.

However, others have pointed out that the film lacks the emotional and narrative impact of 12th Fail, which managed to connect with viewers on a deeper level. As a result, the film has struggled to leave a lasting impression, with audience reactions largely subdued.

Hit or Flop Verdict

With modest collections and high competition, Zero Se Restart will probably be declared a box office flop. The budget of this movie is ₹10 crore. And only ₹0.25 crore has been gathered worldwide in the first two days of its release, which is far away from recovering the costs.

Zero Se Restart is a very timely film that emphasizes timing, marketing, and audience appeal in a movie's box office success. Although its heart and great performances deserved appreciation, its theatrical run was outshined by bigger and more commercial films. At this point, its best hope rests in finding a second life on streaming platforms, where it might reach the niche audience it was made for.