Bollywood Feud: Karan Johar and Divya Khosla Kumar Clash Over Box Office Claims

A heated controversy has erupted in the Indian film industry between renowned producer Karan Johar and actress-producer Divya Khosla Kumar. The dispute centers around the box office performance of their respective films, “Jigra” and “Savi,” both produced by Dharma Productions and T-Series, respectively.

The conflict ignited when Divya accused Karan’s protégé, Alia Bhatt, of purchasing tickets to “Jigra” to artificially inflate its box office numbers. Karan responded with a cryptic Instagram post, suggesting that silence was the best response to “fools.” Divya countered with a quote about truth offending those opposed to it, further intensifying the exchange.

Media reports indicated that “Jigra” had grossed a significant ₹4.5 crore on its opening day. However, Divya dismissed these figures, alleging that they were inflated by the production house. This claim is particularly intriguing given the similar premise of both “Jigra” and “Savi,” which both involve a prison break. Despite the narrative similarity, “Savi” underperformed at the box office, grossing only ₹7.83 crore in its two-week theatrical run.

Another potential factor contributing to the feud is the box office competition between “Jigra” and “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video,” a film produced by Divya’s husband, Bhushan Kumar. Divya’s public criticisms could potentially complicate Bhushan’s negotiating position for future projects, including the highly anticipated “Animal Park.”

As the feud continues to escalate, fans and industry insiders are closely watching to see how this conflict will impact the careers of both Karan Johar and Divya Khosla Kumar, as well as the future of their respective production houses. The controversy has raised questions about the transparency of box office reporting and the potential influence of industry insiders on film success.