Jug Jug Jeeyo Film Budget: Did Jug Jug Jeeyo Succeed at the Box Office?

Jug Jug Jeeyo, a film directed by Raj Mehta and produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, is a Hindi-Indian family comedy film that hit the screens on June 24, 2022.

With a star-studded cast including Neetu Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Manish Paul, and debutant Prajakta Koli, the film offers a delightful blend of love, laughter, and unmasking of miscommunication. But the question remains: Was Jug Jug Jeeyo a hit?

The Storyline

Jug Jug Jeeyo revolves around the lives of Kukoo and Naina, a couple who decide to get a divorce after a five-year marriage and a lifelong friendship.

However, they keep their decision a secret until after Kukoo’s sister’s wedding. Complications arise when Kukoo discovers that his father, Bheem, also plans on divorcing his mother.

Amidst the chaos of a family wedding, the film explores the themes of love, relationships, and the challenges that can strain marriages.

Jug Jug Jeeyo Budget

Different sources have cited various budgets for Jug Jug Jeeyo.

However, the most commonly reported production cost is believed to be around Rs 110 Crores ($13 million), according to Wikipedia.

Despite the high production cost, the film succeeded significantly at the box office.

Box Office Collection

Jug Jug Jeeyo garnered positive reviews from audiences and critics alike, resulting in a successful box office run. On its opening day, the film earned Rs 9.28 crores at the domestic box office.

The second day saw a collection of Rs 10.55 crore, and the third day brought in Rs 12.10 crore, resulting in a total domestic opening weekend collection of Rs 28.93 crore.

As of August 5, 2022, the film grossed Rs 101.23 crore (US$12 million) in India and Rs 34.90 crore (US$4.4 million) overseas, amounting to a worldwide gross collection of Rs 136.13 crore (US$16 million).

Profit and Return on Investment (ROI)

According to Pinkvilla, Jug Jug Jeeyo generated a total revenue of Rs 156.75 crore.

Considering the reported budget of Rs 110 crore, the film’s profit is estimated to be around Rs 46-50 crore, resulting in an impressive return on investment (ROI) of over 42%.

This financial success further highlights the film’s popularity among audiences.