Udaipur Files is a Hindi crime thriller based on the 2022 Udaipur tailor murder case. It is finally released in theaters on 8 August 2025. This release came after a long wait and legal hurdles. The movie stars Vijay Raaz, Rajneesh Duggal and Preeti Jhangiani, and has been in the headlines for its bold theme. In this article, we track its day wise box office performance, budget, verdict, and OTT release updates
Udaipur Files Day wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | August 8, 2025 | ₹0.12 | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | August 9, 2025 | ₹0.15 | +25.00% |
| Day 3 | August 10, 2025 | ₹0.15 | 0.00% |
| Day 4 | August 11, 2025 | ₹0.07 | -53.33% |
| Day 5 | August 12, 2025 | ₹0.06 | -14.29% |
| Day 6 | August 13, 2025 | ₹0.05 | -16.67% |
| Day 7 | August 14, 2025 | ₹0.03 | -40.00% |
| Lifetime India Net | – | ₹2.34 crore | – |
| Lifetime India Gross | – | ₹2.75 crore | – |
| Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | ₹2.75 crore | – |
Udaipur Files is a Hit or Flop
Verdict: Flop
What is the budget of Udaipur Files
₹7 crore
Udaipur Files OTT release date
TBA
Disclaimer:
The box office figures shared in this article are independently compiled and estimated through our in house tracking system, which analyses theatre occupancy trends, distributor inputs, and regional trade signals. These numbers reflect the most accurate industry insights available at the time of publishing. The figures accurately represent the film’s commercial performance.
Overview
- Title: Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder
- Directed by: Bharat S. Shrinate & Jayant Sinha
- Written by: Amit Jani, Bharat S. Shrinate, Jayant Sinha
- Produced by: Amit Jani
- Starring: Vijay Raaz, Rajneesh Duggal, Preeti Jhangiani, Kamlesh Sawant
- Cinematography: Vasantha Kumar A, Mukesh G
- Edited by: Not publicly disclosed
- Music by: Not widely publicised
- Production Companies: Jani Firefox Films, Altair Media
- Distributed by: Reliance Entertainment
- Release Date: 08 August 2025
- Running Time: 125 minutes
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Crime Thriller, based on real incident
- Censor Rating: CBFC cleared (exact rating not disclosed)
Review
The film is a bold try to retell a sensitive and tragic real-life event. Vijay Raaz delivers a solid performance, and the story is packed with emotional and political undertones. The critics feel the screenplay is uneven and sometimes gets lost in too many subplots. Audience opinion is divided. Some call it truthful and powerful. Others feel it could have been more tightly executed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the story of Udaipur Files?
It is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, dramatised through an investigative crime thriller.
2. Why was the release delayed?
The film faced legal petitions and CBFC review, which pushed the release from July to August.
3. How many screens did it release on?
It opened on around 4,500 screens across India.
4. Has it released on OTT yet?
No, the OTT release date has not been announced.
5. How much has the film earned so far?
First day it has made 0.14 and ₹0.73 crore worldwide.
6. Is it a hit or flop?
With the current collections, it is trending as a flop unless it picks up strongly in the coming days.
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