I saw the movie in a packed theatre, same is being said by my friends. Many others online are also saying same in their reviews. So you mean actual people present in theatres are lying???
There is a huge, huge difference in 1 packed theater in India vs 15 cr collection (closer to actuals) vs 30 cr FAKE collection being reported.
In simpler terms: where you saw the film in a packed theatre (assuming in India), is just ONE theater in the country. Same with your friends.
No one is denying that perhaps it is a good film. Perhaps, some people are watching the film.
BUT, there is a HUGE difference, in 15 cr vs 30 cr. You can see that, right?
Even with 15 cr (closer to actual collections), there can be SOME packed theatres in India. Obviously, SOME PEOPLE are watching the film. But, to report collection of 30 CRORES, is totally BOGUS when the bullshit is being called out left, right, and centre.
There has been NOTHING to indicate so far that the film is performing well at mass centes. On the strength of urban centres alone, a film can only go so far, post pandemic.

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