Despite favourable reviews, Emraan Hashmi-starrer Raja Natwarlal has failed to excite the moviegoers and it has impacted its box office collection. In three days, the crime-comedy could rake in just about Rs.17 crore.
Reportedly made on a budget of Rs.35 crore, the UTV Motion Pictures' project hit about 2,000 screens in the country on Friday.
The film collected Rs.5.5 crore on Friday, Rs.5.25 crore on Saturday and around Rs.6 crore on Sunday.
A still from Raja NatwarlalEmraan was joined by seasoned actor Paresh Rawal and talented Kay Kay Menon in the cast.
Directed by Kunal Deshmukh, Emraan's chemistry with his co-star and Pakistani actress Humaima Malick in the film has been criticised too.
"The drama in #RajaNatwarlal is entertaining, but the romance and music are weak. Film doesn't appeal," trade analyst Komal Nahta tweeted.
Another reviewer wrote: "In 'Raja Natwarlal', a con caper with a lot going for it at least on paper, Emraan has little to do that could catapult him to the next level of his career."
Emraan was joined by seasoned actor Paresh Rawal and talented Kay Kay Menon in the cast, but they couldn't do enough to elevate the film.