The Taj Story Box Office Report: A Small Film That Refused to Slow Down
Paresh Rawal’s courtroom drama, The Taj Story, has quietly turned into one of the most unexpected box office performers of the year. Despite limited screens, stiff competition, and mixed reactions from critics and audiences, the film has managed to carve out its own space and hold strong through its second week.
Two Weeks In, The Taj Story Crosses Rs 17 Crore
On Day 14, the film is expected to collect around Rs 40 lakh, pushing its second-week total to Rs 6.65 crore. That’s only a 40 percent drop from its opening week — an impressive hold for a small-budget, politically sensitive film.
With this, the two-week cumulative total at the Indian box office stands at Rs 17.40 crore.
For context, The Taj Story opened with Rs 10.75 crore in its first week.
Competing With Bigger Films — And Still Standing Strong
Week two brought fresh competition from HAQ, featuring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam. Despite this, The Taj Story still managed to maintain traction. Surprisingly, while many expected the Taj Mahal-centric narrative to resonate most in the Delhi-UP belt, the film performed best in Mumbai.
There were also irregular box office numbers reported in some regions, possibly tied to screening disruptions, considering the film touches on politically charged themes.
Entering Week Three: A New Hurdle Ahead
The film now heads into its third week with a major box office challenger: Ajay Devgn’s De De Pyaar De 2. With a wide release and stronger commercial appeal, the new sequel could significantly impact The Taj Story’s screens and collections.
Unless a miracle jump occurs over the weekend, the film appears to be entering its final box office phase.
Why The Taj Story Worked Despite Negative Word-of-Mouth
Even though audience reactions were mixed, the film managed to attract a specific segment of viewers who were curious about its premise and strong performances.
This targeted audience is what helped The Taj Story emerge as a surprise hit.
A Solid Ensemble Cast
Alongside Paresh Rawal, the film stars:
- Zakir Hussain
- Namit Das
- Amruta Khanvilkar
- Shishir Sharma
- Sneha Wagh
- Brijendra Kala
Their performances helped anchor the courtroom drama and keep viewers engaged enough for sustained footfalls across two weeks.
Detailed Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
Week 1
Rs 10.75 crore
Week 2
Day 8: Rs 0.90 crore
Day 9: Rs 1.70 crore
Day 10: Rs 2.05 crore
Day 11: Rs 0.50 crore
Day 12: Rs 0.65 crore
Day 13: Rs 0.45 crore
Day 14: Rs 0.40 crore
Total (14 Days): Rs 17.40 crore (estimated)
Final Thoughts
The Taj Story is a perfect reminder that even small-scale films can shine with the right topic, solid acting, and steady audience interest. While its theatrical run may slow down with new releases entering the market, the film has already achieved far more than expected.
As it steps into its third weekend against De De Pyaar De 2, all eyes will be on whether it maintains some hold or gradually winds down.
