Jackie Shroff’s latest release The Great Grand Superhero has had a slow start at the box office. The family entertainer managed to collect an estimated ₹90 lakh nett during its opening weekend, indicating that the film still has a long road ahead if it hopes to make a mark in cinemas.
Directed by Manish Saini, the film stars Jackie Shroff alongside Mihir Godbole and Shivansh Chorge. Marketed as a wholesome family film aimed primarily at children, The Great Grand Superhero arrived in theatres with limited buzz and that seems to have reflected in its opening numbers.
The film opened with approximately ₹20 lakh on Friday. Collections witnessed some growth over the weekend, earning around ₹30 lakh on Saturday and an estimated ₹40 lakh on Sunday. While the upward trend is a positive sign, the overall weekend total remains on the lower side.
The Great Grand Superhero Box Office Collection
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Friday | ₹20 lakh |
| Saturday | ₹30 lakh |
| Sunday | ₹40 lakh |
| Total | ₹90 lakh |
The weekend growth suggests that a section of family audiences discovered the film through word-of-mouth, but the jump wasn’t substantial enough to push the movie into a comfortable position at the box office.
For now, all eyes are on the weekday performance. Films that open modestly often rely heavily on strong Monday-to-Thursday collections to build momentum. If The Great Grand Superhero can maintain steady numbers over the coming days, it may still have a chance to sustain itself in theatres.
Trade estimates suggest that the movie could finish its first week with collections in the range of ₹1.30 crore to ₹1.50 crore. However, much will depend on how audiences respond during the weekdays.
One of the biggest talking points surrounding the film is its attempt to cater specifically to children and family audiences. In recent years, Bollywood has largely stayed away from making films targeted at younger viewers, making The Great Grand Superhero a relatively rare theatrical offering in this space.
The industry has often discussed the lack of children’s films in Indian cinema. While animated content and family entertainment continue to perform well on streaming platforms, getting families to visit theatres remains a challenge. The makers of The Great Grand Superhero are hoping the film can gradually find its audience through positive recommendations.
However, the timing may not be entirely in its favour. The film is set to face competition from several new releases next week, including Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Bandar, and Peddi. The arrival of fresh titles could reduce its screen count and make survival more difficult.
That said, family films have occasionally surprised the trade in the past. Unlike star-driven blockbusters that rely on huge openings, movies in this genre often build gradually if audiences connect with the story. A strong hold on weekdays could significantly improve the film’s prospects.
For Jackie Shroff, the project represents another attempt to explore content-driven cinema. The veteran actor has consistently experimented with different roles over the years, and The Great Grand Superhero adds another unique character to his filmography.
At the moment, the opening weekend numbers suggest that the film has not yet managed to attract a large audience. Nevertheless, the coming week will be crucial in determining whether it can generate enough word-of-mouth to stay relevant at the box office.
With an estimated ₹90 lakh collected in its first three days, The Great Grand Superhero has made a modest start. Whether it can turn things around will become clear once the weekday collections begin to arrive.
For now, the film remains a small but sincere attempt to bring family-friendly entertainment back to the big screen, and the industry will be watching closely to see how audiences respond in the days ahead.