📌 Key Points
- “Chand Mera Dil” struggled at the box office, failing to maintain momentum after opening weekend.
- Hollywood horror film “Obsession” collected ₹3.06 crore, outperforming “Chand Mera Dil”.
- Lakshya received positive reviews, while Ananya Panday faced mixed reactions.
- Ananya’s Bharatanatyam fusion dance sequence sparked significant online controversy.
Ananya Panday and Lakshya’s romantic drama “Chand Mera Dil” faced a tough box office battle, collecting less than the Hollywood horror release “Obsession.” The film struggled to find an audience, while Ananya also drew criticism for a controversial dance sequence.
Box Office Battle: Chand Mera Dil vs. Obsession
In comparison, the new Hollywood release, Obsession , a horror film that has set social media on fire, performed better than Chand Mera Dil on Sunday. Obsession has collected ₹ 3.06 crore.
Ananya Panday’s Dance Controversy Ignites Social Media
Lakshya’s performance has largely received positive reactions from viewers and critics. Ananya Panday, meanwhile, has received mixed responses for her role. A section of social media users particularly criticised her Bharatanatyam fusion dance sequence from the film, which went viral online shortly after the release. Several Bharatanatyam dancers and social media users trolled the sequence and questioned its choreography and execution. Amid the controversy, dancer and choreographer Sandip Soparrkar, who has mentored Ananya in the past, came out in support of the actor.
Lakshya’s Performance Praised Amidst Film’s Struggle
He wrote, “The outrage against Ananya Panday’s Bharatnatyam dance is absolutely rubbish. The same so-called gatekeepers of classical dance who are screaming today were completely silent when reality shows and social media blurred every line between classical, commercial and fusion dance years ago. Suddenly targeting one young actor for a cinematic performance is hypocrisy at its peak.”
Despite Lakshya’s positive reception, “Chand Mera Dil” faces an uphill battle at the box office, compounded by social media controversy surrounding Ananya Panday’s dance. The film’s performance highlights the unpredictable nature of audience reception.
