Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Outshines Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai in Re-Release Battle

The trend of re-releasing iconic Bollywood films continues, and this time, Hrithik Roshan's Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai joined the race. The 2000 romantic thriller returned to theatres on January 10, 2024, coinciding with Hrithik’s 51st birthday. However, it seems that Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is stealing the spotlight.

The buzz around Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani remains strong, as it continues to rake in massive footfalls. According to BookMyShow's new ‘trending’ feature, the film recorded ticket sales of 44.94K in the last 24 hours, marking another significant day at the box office. Despite facing competition from new releases like Game Changer and Fateh, the romantic comedy has already collected ?13.05 crore in its eight-day theatrical run.

Meanwhile, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai struggled to match the momentum of its rival. In the last 24 hours, it garnered 7.35K footfalls, a modest figure compared to Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster. Though it was timed perfectly with Hrithik’s birthday celebrations, the film's release on a regular working Friday may have impacted its performance. The word-of-mouth buzz for Hrithik and Ameesha Patel’s debut movie appears to fall short of expectations.

The statistics reveal a stark contrast between the two films. On its ninth day, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani recorded an impressive 511% higher ticket sales than Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. Fans have clearly chosen Ranbir and Deepika’s heartwarming tale of friendship and love over the nostalgia of Hrithik’s debut film.

As the weekend approaches, the big question is whether Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani will maintain its strong streak or if Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai can catch up. With its universal appeal and evergreen music, the latter still has a chance to pull in audiences. Box office figures are based on estimates and industry sources. Stay tuned for further updates on this re-release battle.