How much did 'The Taj Story' starring Paresh Rawal earn at the box office?

The Paresh Rawal-starrer 'The Taj Story' earned 17.67 crore net at the Indian box office in its two-week run.

Did 'The Taj Story' recover its production budget?

No, 'The Taj Story' failed to recover its 25 crore production budget, earning only 17.67 crore net and heading for a losing verdict.

What was the critical and audience reception for 'The Taj Story'?

The Paresh Rawal film received largely negative reviews from critics and mixed to poor feedback from the audience, resulting in a slow start at the box office.

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'The Taj Story' Fails to Recoup Budget Despite Moderate Box Office Run

14 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Paresh Rawal-starrer 'The Taj Story' concludes 2-week run
Film earned 17.67 crore net, unable to recover 25 crore budget
Received mixed reviews, struggled to gain traction with audiences

'The Taj Story' Fails to Recoup Budget Despite Moderate Box Office Run

As of November 14, 2025, Paresh Rawal's film 'The Taj Story' has wrapped up its two-week run at the Indian box office. The Bollywood drama, which also starred Zakir Hussain and Amruta Khanvilkar, managed to earn 17.67 crore net over the course of its theatrical release.

While the film displayed a steady pace after a slow start, it ultimately failed to become a successful affair at the box office. Despite earning slightly better than expected, the 17.67 crore net collection is not enough to recover the film's 25 crore budget. Adjusting for GST, the gross collection stands at 20.85 crores.

Critics largely panned the film, and the audience feedback was mixed to poor. This resulted in a slow start for 'The Taj Story', though it managed to maintain steady footfalls in the following weeks. However, with its shows being reduced considerably due to the release of 'De De Pyaar De 2', the Paresh Rawal-starrer is now headed for a lifetime collection of below 22 crore net, ultimately concluding its run with a losing verdict.