Deepika Padukone returned to screen after Padmaavat with Chhapaak, based on the life of acid attack survivor and activist Laxmi Agarwal. The drama, which released alongside Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Darbar, has now made around 19,02 crore in three days. The film's opening day numbers were Rs 4.77 crore and on Saturday it collected Rs 6.90 crore and on Sunday Chhapaak minted around Rs 7.35 crore, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
Taran Adarsh states, "#Chhapaak sees day-wise growth, but the weekend trending is good, not great... Collects well at premium multiplexes of urban sectors mainly... Needs to trend well on weekdays for a healthy Week 1 total... Fri 4.77 cr, Sat 6.90 cr, Sun 7.35 cr. Total: ₹ 19.02 cr. #India biz".
Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey have, however, raked in some spectacular reviews. From audiences to critics, everyone has called Chhapaak Padukone's masterpiece. Audiences have also appreciated Meghna Gulzar's nuanced filmmaking in tackling such a sensitive subject.
Chhapaak is inspired by the true story of acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal. In the film, Padukone portrays an acid attack survivor, Malti, while Massey portrays the role of a social activist, Amol. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Chhapaak also stars Anand Tiwari and Madhurjeet Sarghi.
