Paresh Rawal’s The Taj Story showed some initial promise at the box office but ultimately fell short of expectations. While the film started with modest numbers, it maintained a certain level of consistency throughout its run commendable given its controlled production budget. However, it couldn’t gain the extra momentum needed to turn it into a hit, as audience reception and word of mouth remained largely negative. Now that the film has completed 30 days in theaters, here’s a detailed look at its box office performance.

30-Day Worldwide Box Office Collection

Released on October 31, The Taj Story tackled a controversial subject, targeting a specific audience segment. While it did attract some footfalls, poor reviews and lukewarm word-of-mouth limited its earning potential. On its 30th day, the film reportedly earned around ₹2 lakh in India.

Here’s a snapshot of the overall collections:

• India (Net): ₹20.27 crore
• India (Gross including GST): ₹23.91 crore
• Overseas Gross: ₹1.15 crore
• Worldwide Gross: ₹25.06 crore

Despite completing a month in theaters, the film struggled to cross its production cost mark.

Box Office Verdict

Made on a reported budget of ₹25 crore, The Taj Story has so far recovered 81.08% of its investment. With limited prospects of additional growth, the film’s lifetime net collection is expected to stay below ₹21 crore, resulting in a losing verdict at the Indian box office according to trade estimates.

Box Office Summary:

• Budget: ₹25 crore
• India Net Collection: ₹20.27 crore
• Recovery: 81.08%
• Deficit: 18.92%
• Verdict: Losing

While Paresh Rawal’s performance and the film’s concept drew curiosity, the lack of strong audience engagement and mixed critical reviews prevented it from becoming a commercial success.