The newly released spy comedy Udta Teer, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, witnessed a muted start at the domestic box office. On its opening day, the film recorded Rs 4.10 crore in net collections across India. Data indicates that the film was screened across 6,265 shows, resulting in a total gross collection of Rs 4.83 crore for the day.
While industry analysts often view these numbers as respectable for mid-budget Hindi productions, the debut falls notably short of Ayushmann Khurrana’s earlier cinematic outings in 2026. The most direct comparison for the film’s performance is Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, which also featured Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan alongside Rakul Preet Singh and Wamiqa Gabbi. That project, serving as a sequel to the 2019 hit Pati Patni Aur Woh, secured an opening net collection of Rs 9.10 crore, effectively doubling the debut figures of Udta Teer.
The film’s opening is also being viewed in the context of Khurrana’s other recent project, the horror comedy Thamma. Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Thamma benefited from a Diwali release window and formed part of an established cinematic universe featuring Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. Thamma had opened to Rs 24 crore across 14,298 shows, a figure approximately six times larger than the opening of Udta Teer. Despite a sharp decline in collections following the initial festive surge, Thamma concluded its theatrical run with a substantial total of Rs 187.59 crore, cementing its status as a commercial success.
Udta Teer marks the second time Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan have shared the screen, following their collaboration in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Interestingly, production for Udta Teer was completed prior to the filming of that sequel, though it saw a later release date. The project signifies the directorial debut of Akash A. Kaushik.
The film features an extensive ensemble cast supporting the leads. The supporting roles are filled by Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Sandeep Anand, Supriya Pilgaonkar, and Smita Tambe. The film has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike since its theatrical arrival.
Looking ahead, Ayushmann Khurrana is set to return to the screen next month with Yeh Prem Mol Liya, directed by Sooraj Barjatya and starring Sharwari. Trade observers will likely monitor the trajectory of Udta Teer over the coming weekend to determine its long-term commercial viability, given that the film currently faces a significant gap when measured against the actor's previous box office benchmarks.
In the broader industry landscape, other recent releases have maintained strong momentum. For instance, the film Jailer 2 has continued to perform well, recently securing its position as Rajinikanth's second-highest grosser behind 2.0, with worldwide earnings reported at Rs 628 crore by its ninth day of release. Whether Udta Teer can sustain interest and gain traction in the competitive theater market remains to be seen as it moves out of its opening window.
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