This week at cinemas, we saw two starkly different movies releasing, that being, Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. The first one is an out-and-out comedy movie while the second one is a biographical drama movie based on the freedom fighter of India. Madgaon Express is directed by Kunal Kemmu who also serves as the writer of the movie. On the other hand, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, is written, co-produced and directed by Randeep Hooda himself. Let’s have a look at the day 1 box office collections of Magdaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savakar below… Also Read – Madgaon Express Movie Review: Kunal Kemmu’s directorial venture gets a thumbs up; fans call it a ‘fun ride’

Madgaon Express vs Swatantrya Veer Savarkar box office collection day 1

As per Sacnilk.com, Madgaon Express minted Rs 1.5 crore on day 1. The film starring Avinash Tiwary, Divyenndu Sharma and Pratik Gandhi had an overall occupancy of 11.08% at cinemas on their first day. It is quite a decent number given the fact that it was a working day. Randeep Hooda movie Swatantrya Veer Savarkar has collected Rs 1.15 crore on day 1. The biographical drama film had an occupancy of 15.40 despite it being a working day. Both Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar collected decent figures on day 1. Also Read – Madgaon Express all set for phenomenal advance booking, entertaining trailer adds to excitement

About the Madgaon Express movie

Madgaon Express centres around three friends, Dodo (played by Divyendu), Pratik (played by Pratik Gandhi) and Aayush (played by Tiwary. Dodo takes them on a Goa trip they planned during their college days. The problem arises when Dodo does not consider comfort and plans the trip as in the 90s. After they reach Goa, their problems do not end as they accidentally get their hands on a bed full of cocaine. Two mafias from Goa, Mendoza bhai and Kanchan Kombdi have them on their targets and what follows is a hilarious mix up of enjoying a Goa trip and saving their butts from gangsters and their gang wars. Also Read – Madgaon Express to Dil Chahta Hai: The five best friendship films that will light up your mood

About the Swatantrya Veer Savarkar movie

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar as the tile suggests talks about the journey of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, the one who founded Hindutva ideology. He also secretly founded the Abhinav Bharat Society. The film also stars Ankita Lokhande, Amit Sial, Rajesh Khera and Mrinal Dutt to name a few.

Watch this video of the Madgaon Express screening here:

Both movies have strong potential. The film is going to enjoy a long Holi weekend as Monday, happens to be a Holiday. With positive word of mouth, Madgaon Express and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar are both likely to grow.

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