The weekend gone by was expected to be a joyous one for cinephiles, given that two big-ticket comic capers were up for release. However, even the three Deols put together couldn't match the magic that Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor brought to the screen, with the latter's Stree notably outshining Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se (YPD).

Trade expert Amod Mehra says the Rao-starrer horror comedy, which earned R31.26 crore over three days of its release, has emerged as the surprise hit of the year. "The audience has appreciated the film, and the positive word of mouth has added to the collection. On the other hand, Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se has been a washout. It [collections] is worse than its previous edition. Select multiplexes have even reduced the number of shows [being screened], while some shows have been cancelled."