Hello everyone! Today, we are going to talk about a big Bollywood movie that came out in 2024. It is an action film called Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. This movie had two very famous action heroes, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, together on screen for the first time. People had high hopes for it, especially since it was released during the Eid festival.
The film promised a lot of action and thrills. It aimed to be a grand spectacle with big stars, lots of stunts, and a story about saving India. The makers spent a lot of money to bring this vision to life, hoping to give audiences an unforgettable experience. Let’s see how the movie performed at the box office and what happened to all those high hopes.
Basic details
Movie name
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Category
Bollywood Box Office
Language
Hindi (also released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada)
Release date
April 10, 2024
Director
Ali Abbas Zafar
Main cast
Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Sonakshi Sinha, Ronit Roy
Runtime
164 minutes (2 hours 44 minutes)
Where to watch
Initially in theaters. Now streaming on Netflix and available for rent or purchase on Amazon Video.
Budget
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was a very expensive film to make. Its reported budget was a huge ₹350 crore, which is about US$37 million. This makes it one of the most costly Indian films ever made. The director, Ali Abbas Zafar, even mentioned that they spent about ₹3 to 4 crore every day on action sequences during filming. They even blew up expensive cars for stunts.
Opening day collection
The movie had a start that was not as big as expected for such a huge film. On its first day, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan collected ₹15.65 crore net in India. This was on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Its worldwide gross collection on the first day was ₹31.01 crore. Some sources reported slightly different figures, but Sacnilk gave these numbers. Many felt this was a weak start considering the movie’s huge budget.
Day wise box office collection
Here is a detailed look at how Bade Miyan Chote Miyan performed day by day at the box office. The collections shown are for all languages.
| Day | India net collection (₹) | India gross collection (₹) | Overseas collection (₹) | Worldwide total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 15.65 Cr | 18.61 Cr | 12.40 Cr | 31.01 Cr |
| Day 2 | 7.60 Cr | 9.04 Cr | 3.95 Cr | 12.99 Cr (calculated) |
| Day 3 | 8.50 Cr | 10.19 Cr | Not available | 32.01 Cr (calculated) |
| Day 4 | 9.05 Cr | 10.76 Cr | Not available | Not available |
| Day 5 | 2.50 Cr | 2.90 Cr | Not available | Not available |
| Day 6 | 2.40 Cr | 2.78 Cr | Not available | Not available |
| Day 7 | 2.55 Cr | 2.96 Cr | Not available | Not available |
| First week total | 49.90 Cr | 57.24 Cr (approx) | Not available | Not available |
| Second weekend total | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Total India net collection | 65.97 Cr | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Total India gross collection | Not available | 78.50 Cr | Not available | Not available |
| Overseas collection | Not available | Not available | 33.00 Cr | Not available |
| Worldwide collection | Not available | Not available | Not available | 111.50 Cr |
Please note: Overseas and Worldwide daily data after Day 2 were not consistently available for individual days in the search results, so “Not available” is used. The worldwide total for Day 2 is calculated from the cumulative worldwide gross on Day 1 and Day 2. The worldwide total for Day 3 is calculated from the cumulative worldwide gross on Day 2 and Day 3.
Latest total box office collection
As of its complete run, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan earned about ₹111.50 crore gross worldwide. In India, the film collected ₹65.97 crore net and ₹78.50 crore gross. From overseas markets, the movie collected ₹33.00 crore gross. Some other reports put the worldwide gross slightly lower at ₹102.16 crore, with ₹70.44 crore gross from India and ₹31.72 crore from overseas. For this article, we are using the numbers from Sacnilk which are quite detailed.
Hit or flop status
Given its massive budget of ₹350 crore, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was unfortunately a big box office disaster. The movie earned much less than what it cost to make. For a film to be considered a hit, it usually needs to earn at least double its budget to cover all costs like promotion and distribution. Since the worldwide collection was around ₹111.50 crore against a ₹350 crore budget, it clearly did not recover its investment. The film was called a “box-office bomb” and a “massive disaster” by many trusted sources.
Earnings report
The main earnings for any movie come from ticket sales in theaters. As we saw, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan did not do well in cinemas. Besides theatrical collections, movies also earn from other sources. These include selling rights for streaming platforms (OTT rights), satellite TV broadcast rights, music rights, and other digital rights. For Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, specific numbers for its OTT, satellite, music, or digital rights earnings are not publicly available. However, we know that the movie is now streaming on Netflix. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video. These platforms would have paid for the rights to stream the film.
Why people liked it (or not)
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan received mostly negative reviews from critics. Many people felt the story was weak and not well-written. Some critics said the film felt like a 30-minute story stretched into a long 164-minute movie. The jokes were often called outdated, and the dialogue did not impress many viewers.
However, the film did try to offer grand action sequences. Some thought the action choreography was good, especially since it involved Hollywood action directors. But even these action scenes did not stay with the audience for long because of the weak script. There were also many slow-motion shots of the main actors walking in front of blasts, which some found tiresome. A few audience members did find the story good and appreciated its message about how news media works. But overall, the movie struggled to connect with a wider audience. If you are interested in other Bollywood box office performances, you can always visit B4BOLLY for more details.
Cast performance
The performances of the main actors, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, also received mixed reactions. Many critics noted a lack of strong chemistry between the two stars. Akshay Kumar was criticized by some for not showing enough expressions. Tiger Shroff, known for his action roles, did perform the stunts well, but the overall acting did not stand out for many.
Prithviraj Sukumaran played the villain in the film. While the character was interesting, some felt that even his efforts could not save the weak script. The female lead actors, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, and Sonakshi Sinha, were seen as supportive roles, but their performances were not widely highlighted in the reviews.
Public response
The audience response to Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was not very positive. The film opened to low numbers, which was a clear sign that it was not getting good word of mouth. Social media discussions often reflected disappointment, with many calling it a “time waste”. Critics also gave it very low ratings, with one calling it “infuriatingly fatuous” and a “slog without respite”.
The overall feeling was that despite the big stars and high budget, the movie did not deliver what was promised. People expected a thrilling action film, but many found it dull and unengaging after the initial hype. This led to very poor box office collections after the first few days, showing that audiences were not recommending it to others.
Final words
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was a highly anticipated film with two of Bollywood’s biggest action stars. However, despite its huge budget and grand scale, the movie did not succeed at the box office. It was declared a box office disaster because its earnings were far less than its production cost. The movie struggled to win over both critics and audiences, mainly due to its weak story and script. While it offered some action, that alone could not make it a successful film.
Source note
Sacnilk, Bollywood Hungama, Wikipedia, The Indian Express, Koimoi, Forbes, Mint, Moviefone, JustWatch, NDTV, Rediff, ETV Bharat, Hindustan Times, BookMyShow, Quora, Beyoung.
