Film: Bollywood has seen numerous films that, despite their hefty budgets, have failed to impress at the box office. Even renowned stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan have been part of such flops. However, one film stands out for its dismal performance, having been made with a budget of ₹45 crores yet earning less than ₹1 lakh.
The film in question is titled 'The Lady Killer.' Released with high expectations, it turned out to be a massive disappointment in theaters. The lead actor is the son of a well-known producer, but the weak storyline failed to attract audiences. Arjun Kapoor, son of producer Boney Kapoor, stars in this film alongside Bhumi Pednekar, which was released in 2023.
This crime thriller is now regarded as one of the biggest flops in Indian cinema. With a production budget of ₹45 crores, it managed to rake in only ₹60,000. Reports suggest that the producers earned a mere 0.0001% of their investment. Directed by Ajay Bahl, the screenplay was co-written by Ajay, Pawan Soni, and Mayank Tiwari. Despite having 'Killer' in its title, the film failed to make an impact at the box office. Both Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar have been labeled as part of Bollywood's biggest disaster.
Surprisingly, only 293 tickets were sold on the film's opening day in India. Several factors contributed to its failure, including the fact that the climax was reportedly not filmed, leading to its release without a proper conclusion. Audiences were not fond of the storyline either. Only 12 shows were scheduled for this film, and the producers prioritized its OTT release, which may have contributed to its poor performance. On its first day, the film earned ₹38,000.
It has been suggested that the absence of a climax and an unappealing story were significant reasons for its lack of success.