The much-awaited romantic comedy Loveyapa, featuring Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan, was released on February 7, 2025. It was the first theatrical release for the film, which was expected to bring new life to Bollywood’s rom-com genre. However, despite all the hype surrounding its release, Loveyapa opened to a dismal Rs 1.25 crore nett in India on its first day, according to Sacnilk reports.
Box Office Performance: Day 1 Numbers
The film could only manage to occupy 9.56% of the theatres in India on its opening day, even though it released in around 2,300 shows across the country. Even in the metropolitans like Mumbai, where it played in 404 shows, and the National Capital Region (NCR), where it was screened across 589 shows, the numbers were disappointing.
In contrast, Himesh Reshammiya’s action movie Badass Ravikumar opened much better, collecting Rs 2.75 crore across 2,200 screens on the first day. The competition from this high-energy action flick may have drawn potential audiences away from Loveyapa.
The Cast & Crew Behind Loveyapa
Apart from lead stars Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan, Loveyapa features a strong ensemble cast including:
Grusha Kapoor
Ashutosh Rana
Tanvika Parlikar
Kiku Sharda
Devishi Mandan
Aaditya Kulshreshth
Nikhil Mehta
Jason Tham
Yusus Khan
Yuktam Kholsa
Kunj Anand
Directed by Advait Chandan, known for his work in Secret Superstar and Laal Singh Chaddha, the film promised a heartfelt romantic comedy experience. However, its opening response suggests a slow climb to success.
Storyline & Inspiration
The plot of Loveyapa revolves around a young couple who must swap phones for 24 hours before their marriage as a test set by the girl’s sceptical father. This leads to unexpected revelations, humorous misunderstandings, and emotional moments as they navigate through their personal lives.
The film is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster Love Today (2022), directed by Pradeep Ranganathan. The original Tamil version was a major success, earning Rs 83.55 crore worldwide from a budget of just Rs 6 crore.
In comparison, the Hindi remake had a much larger budget of approximately Rs 60 crore, which raises concerns about its box office profitability given its slow start.
Audience Reception & Reviews
The picture has received mixed reviews. Some of the leading critics as well as audiences have even spoken about fresh chemistry presented by the new faces, Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan, but failing in bringing out the actual spark similar to Tamil original.
What’s Working for Loveyapa?
Debut of Two Star Kids – Khushi Kapoor, daughter of Sridevi, and Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, have a huge fan following that may work well in maintaining the interest of the audience.
Family-Friendly Romantic Comedy – The light-hearted nature of the film makes it fit for the most of the audience.
Music & Visual Appeal – The film has a bright music and has beautiful cinematography.
Strong Competition – The film is facing tough competition from Badass Ravikumar.
High Budget vs. Low Returns – With a Rs 60 crore budget, the film needs a consistent run at the box office to break even.
Mixed Reviews – Critics feel the remake fails to bring anything new to the table compared to the original.
Can Loveyapa Pick Up at the Box Office?
Although Loveyapa is off to a slow start, it still holds some chances of recovery in the coming days, considering it does succeed in getting good word of mouth and appreciation from the audience. The coming weekend will be decisive enough to know whether Loveyapa picks up the momentum or not.
If the movie can hold onto steady footfalls and milk the youth angle well, then the collections could keep growing with every passing day. But it remains to be seen how it holds up over the next few days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Loveyapa’s Day 1 box office collection
Loveyapa had grossed Rs 1.25 crore nett from India on day one with overall occupancy standing at 9.56% from 2,300 screens.
Is Loveyapa a remake?
Yes, Loveyapa is a Hindi remake of the 2022 Tamil film Love Today, which was directed by Pradeep Ranganathan and bagged quite some money at the box office.
How was Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan’s first film?
Both Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan have gained appreciation for their fresh screen presence in their debut venture; however, some critics feel that their performances were not deep enough and lacked spontaneity.
What was the budget of Loveyapa?
The reported budget of Loveyapa is around Rs 60 crore, which is much higher than the original Tamil version’s budget of Rs 6 crore.
Will Loveyapa be able to recover its budget?
It’s too early to say, but considering the poor opening, the movie will require positive word-of-the-mouth publicity and continued audiences in the coming weeks to break even and then make a profit for its producers.
While Loveyapa had a dull start, it still has the potential to pick up speed if it manages to capitalize on good audience response and strategic promotions. With two fresh faces heading the film, Bollywood fans are looking forward to see if this romantic comedy can change the trend in its favor.
Only time will tell whether Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan’s first theatrical outing turns into a box office success or remains a missed opportunity. The next few days will be crucial in deciding its fate at the box office.
