'Shinda Shinda No Papa' Earns Rs. 18.40 Crore Worldwide in First Week
Shinda Shinda No Papa, a Punjabi film starring Gippy Grewal and Shinda Grewal, performed reasonably well at the box office during its first week, buoyed by impressive international numbers. The film grossed a total of Rs. 18.40 crore worldwide, including Rs. 7.90 crore in India and Rs. 10.50 crore overseas (USD 1.26 million).
While the Indian box office performance was not exceptional, it was notable given the recent lull in the Punjabi film industry. Shinda Shinda No Papa enjoyed a solid weekend but saw a sharp drop on Monday. However, the film's stability during subsequent weekdays offers hope for the second week.
Within India, the film's territorial breakdown is as follows:
East Punjab: Rs. 5.90 croren Rest of India: Rs. 2.00 crore
Internationally, the film performed strongly in Canada, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other regions:
Canada: USD 600,000n Australia: USD 275,000n United States: USD 130,000n United Kingdom: USD 105,000n Rest of World: USD 150,000
The Punjabi film industry has struggled recently, with only Jatt Nu Chudail Takri emerging as a significant hit since Mastaney in 2021. While Shinda Shinda No Papa has not reached the same heights, its performance is encouraging and provides a glimpse of hope for the future.
Several major Punjabi films are expected to release in June, including Kudi Haryane Val Di, Ni Main Sass Kutni 2, and Jatt and Juliet 3. These releases will be closely watched as they have the potential to revitalize the industry.
