Bollywood films fail at the box office

The new releases - Nakshatra, Daayen Ya Baayen and Maalik Ek - opened to dismal houses on Friday. The response was as low as 3% and 5% and is not likely to improve over the weekend. Daayen Ya Baayen and Maalik Ek had a limited release, while Nakshatra had a slightly extensive release as compared to the two films.

The pre-Diwali phase is considered the weakest period for film business and even holdover titles like Jhootha Hi Sahi and Rakta Charitra remained thanda on the first day of their second week.