Paresh Rawal’s The Taj Story goes past Rs 20 crore mark |

Paresh Rawal’s The Taj Story has emerged as one of the most unexpected box-office success stories of the year. Made on a modest budget of Rs 7–8 crore, the courtroom drama has now crossed the Rs 20 crore mark at the box office, registering an impressive Rs 20.20 crore in its first 27 days.The journey began with a measured but steady opening of Rs 1 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 2 crore on Day 2 and Rs 2.75 crore on Day 3, giving the film a healthy weekend of Rs 5.75 crore. For a courtroom drama with a niche theme and minimal promotional fanfare, these numbers were already considered respectable. But what followed exceeded all expectations.Weekday drops were controlled, with figures like Rs 1.15 crore, Rs 1.6 crore, and Rs 1.6 crore showing surprising stability. The film ended its week 1 collection with Rs 11 crore collection. The film is a courtroom battle led by a Taj Mahal tourist guide questioning the monument’s authenticity, history, and identity, it struck a chord with viewers seeking thought-provoking cinema.The film in week 2 collected Rs 6.7 crore and in Week 3 the numbers fell to just Rs 2.1 crore. Over the last 6 days the film added another Rs 40 lakh to its kitty and with that it not only crossed Rs 20 crore mark but its total collection now stands at Rs 20.20 crore, making it the 5th biggest hit of Paresh Rawal’s career as a lead actor. Paresh Rawal will now be seen in Priyadarshan’s Bhoot Bangla with Akshay Kumar, Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi and slated for release next year. If all goes well he’ll soon be donning the Baburao Ganpatrao Apte’s hat for Hera Pheri 3 with Akshay , Priyadarshan and Suniel Shetty whihc is expected to go on floors in 2026 first quarter.