The much-anticipated Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer, “Mr. & Mrs. Mahi,” released in cinemas today, Friday, May 31. The film had already garnered significant attention and praise even before its release, becoming the most-sold Hindi title of the year in terms of advance bookings, according to a report by Pinkvilla. This achievement sees the film surpassing other major titles such as “Fighter,” “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” and “Shaitan.”
The film’s advance booking success was complemented by the buzz on social media, with numerous users praising the sports drama and deeming it a must-watch. Veteran journalist and film critic Subhash K Jha took to social media platform X to share his review, stating, “Just saw Mr & Mrs Mahi… so so wonderful, so edifying, a rare film that makes you want to be a better version of yourself #mrandmrsmahi.”
Another user highlighted the high occupancy of theatres, noting, “Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is the talk of the town. The maximum number of shows are full, many already.” The positive sentiments continued with another social media user writing, “Absolutely! Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is an exciting sports drama film that’s creating quite a buzz.”
The movie’s advance ticket sales were notable, with over 150,000 tickets sold at three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) by May 30, according to Sacnilk. Total advance bookings are projected to have reached around 200,000 tickets. Additionally, tickets were offered at a discounted price of ₹99, contributing to the high sales.
Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and directed by Sharan Sharma, “Mr. & Mrs. Mahi” marks the first collaboration between Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, whose on-screen chemistry has received a warm reception from audiences. The film is expected to perform well at the box office, reflecting the strong advance booking numbers and positive early reviews.
