Vijaynagar'er Hirey Vs Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel Collection Day 2: Prosenjit Vs Mimi; WHO Won Saturday Battle?

Vijaynagarer Hirey Vs Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel Box Office Collection Day 2: For Bengali movie lovers, Saraswati Puja turned into a cinematic treat this year as two much-anticipated films hit the big screens on the same day. Vijaynagarer Hirey Vs Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel arrived in theatres on January 23, setting the stage for an exciting box office face-off. With strong pre-release buzz and festive footfalls, the clash instantly grabbed attention across West Bengal.

On one side stands the much-loved Kakababu franchise, with Prosenjit Chatterjee returning in a role that has generations of fans rooting for him. On the other hand, Mimi Chakraborty leads a quirky, rib-tickling horror-comedy that promises laughs, chills, and family-friendly entertainment.

Vijaynagarer Hirey (Vijaynagar'er Hirey - Kakababu) Box Office Collection Day 2 (Saturday)

Prosenjit Chatterjee, fondly known as 'Bumba Da', made a much-awaited return as the iconic Kakababu, reuniting with his on-screen companion Shontu, played by Aryann Bhowmik, in Chandrasish Ray's Vijaynagarer Hirey. Backed by SVF, the film opened to encouraging word of mouth and a warm response from fans of the popular franchise.

According to trade estimates, the adventure drama collected around ₹44 lakh on its opening day. On Day 2, the film witnessed a slight dip, adding approximately ₹23 lakh to its kitty. With this, the film's two-day total stands at about ₹67 lakh in West Bengal, as per industry tracking reports, keeping the Kakababu legacy steady at the box office.

Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel Box Office Collection Day 2

Starring Mimi Chakraborty, Kabir Singh fame Soham Majumdar, Bony Sengupta, and Swastika Dutta, Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel marks director Aritra Mukerjee's quirky foray into the horror-comedy genre. The film is produced by the popular duo Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy under their banner, Windows Production, and opened in cinemas amid decent curiosity.

As per early trade reports, the film began its box office run with an estimated ₹15 lakh on Day 1. However, on Saturday (January 24), collections saw a sharp drop, with the movie managing to earn around ₹5 lakh. With this, Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel's two-day net collection stands at approximately ₹20 lakh, indicating a modest start at the box office.

Vijaynagarer Hirey Vs Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel 2 Days Collection (First Saturday): Prosenjit Chatterjee Vs Mimi Chakraborty; Who Won?

The box office verdict is loud and clear. Prosenjit Chatterjee and Aryann Bhowmik's Vijaynagar'er Hirey has taken a commanding lead over Mimi Chakraborty's Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel in the opening weekend clash. On Saturday alone, the Kakababu adventure outperformed the horror-comedy by nearly ₹18 lakh, firmly tipping the scales in its favour.

Looking at the overall two-day figures, Vijaynagar'er Hirey continues to dominate the race, staying ahead by a margin of close to 70%. With stronger footfalls and franchise loyalty working in its favour, the Prosenjit starrer has clearly emerged as the early winner of this festive box office battle.