When 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' was first announced, it was sold as the biggest spectacle of 2024. With action heroes Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff leading the film, and director Ali Abbas Zafar at the helm, excitement levels were sky-high. The film also featured Prithviraj Sukumaran as the villain, while Manushi Chhillar and Alaya F played key roles.
Made on a massive budget of around Rs. 350 crore, the film promised international locations, high-end action scenes, and non-stop entertainment. However, what was expected to be a blockbuster crashed badly after its release on Eid, 11 April 2024. Despite the hype and star power, it collected only Rs. 111.49 crore worldwide as per Sacnilk and failed to make any lasting impact.
Jackky Speaks Out: ‘We mortgaged properties’
For months after the flop, fans and industry insiders wondered how the team behind such a high-budget film was coping. Now, Jackky Bhagnani has opened up in a brutally honest interview with SCREEN. He admitted just how tough it has been emotionally and financially. “For me, it has been a huge learning. We invested a lot of money, and I realised that scale alone isn’t enough. The content didn’t resonate with the audience, and the public is always right. If they didn’t connect with it, then I have to go back to the drawing board and understand why,” he said.
The financial blow, he revealed, was massive. “The returns are not even 50%. I don’t think anyone can understand what our pain was. As a family, we have mortgaged our properties to make this film,” Jackky shared.
When faith and finances clash
The film’s failure didn’t just hit hard at the box office—it also sparked behind-the-scenes issues. Reports of payment disputes and tension among the team made their way to the public. Jackky didn’t shy away from addressing those either. “Honestly, if the film had done well, none of this noise would’ve existed. We invested with faith, hoping the content would speak for itself. But tough times teach you that it’s important to respect each other’s money. I’ve learned that the hard way,” he said.
Made on a massive budget of around Rs. 350 crore, the film promised international locations, high-end action scenes, and non-stop entertainment. However, what was expected to be a blockbuster crashed badly after its release on Eid, 11 April 2024. Despite the hype and star power, it collected only Rs. 111.49 crore worldwide as per Sacnilk and failed to make any lasting impact.
Jackky Speaks Out: ‘We mortgaged properties’
For months after the flop, fans and industry insiders wondered how the team behind such a high-budget film was coping. Now, Jackky Bhagnani has opened up in a brutally honest interview with SCREEN. He admitted just how tough it has been emotionally and financially. “For me, it has been a huge learning. We invested a lot of money, and I realised that scale alone isn’t enough. The content didn’t resonate with the audience, and the public is always right. If they didn’t connect with it, then I have to go back to the drawing board and understand why,” he said.
The financial blow, he revealed, was massive. “The returns are not even 50%. I don’t think anyone can understand what our pain was. As a family, we have mortgaged our properties to make this film,” Jackky shared.
When faith and finances clash
The film’s failure didn’t just hit hard at the box office—it also sparked behind-the-scenes issues. Reports of payment disputes and tension among the team made their way to the public. Jackky didn’t shy away from addressing those either. “Honestly, if the film had done well, none of this noise would’ve existed. We invested with faith, hoping the content would speak for itself. But tough times teach you that it’s important to respect each other’s money. I’ve learned that the hard way,” he said.
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