Kartik Aaryan’s film Chandu Champion crosses the ₹20 crore mark at the box office on day 3

Summary: Chandu Champion is doing well at the box office on day 3, crossing the mark of ₹20 crores. The film is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar.

Day 3 box office collection for Chandu Champion The movie, which has been doing well in theaters, took in its highest amount on Sunday. On the third day of its release, Chandu Champion brought in double digits, according to Sacnilk.com. Kartik Aaryan plays the main character in the movie.

As it enters its third day, the movie, which tells the story of Murlikant Petkar, the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Paralympics, has made significant progress. The film, released on June 14, 2024, has a strong cast, with key roles played by Rajpal Yadav, Bhuvan Arora, Vijay Raaz, and Shreyas Talpade. Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan co-produced the film Chandu Champion.

Recognized for his successful career in Bollywood, Kartik Aaryan has helmed multiple blockbuster movies, including Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. 

Chandu Champion started at 5.40 crores on day 1 and increased to 7.70 crores on day 2, earning a total of 13.10 crores by the end of the second day, despite being a niche sports genre. The film has grossed ₹21.75 crore in India. Chandu Champion had an overall Hindi occupancy of 32.47 percent on Sunday.

The film is based on the incredible life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic freestyle gold champion. Kartik plays Chandu at many ages and stages in the film, including an Indian Army soldier, wrestler, boxer, war veteran from 1965, and swimmer. The film takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride of drive, resilience, and triumph.