Paresh Rawal’s ‘The Taj Story,’ finally hit cinemas on October 31, 2025 after weeks of legal hurdles and controversy. Directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, the film dives into the story of an Agra-based tourist guide who files a petition challenging the historical belief that Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal. His character questions the evidence taught in school textbooks and demands an excavation to uncover what truly lies beneath the marble structure.The film combines courtroom drama with historical curiosity, blending emotion, faith and logic to explore whether the Taj Mahal’s story is fact, fiction or something in between.
‘The Taj Story’ box office collection day 2
According to Sacnilk, ‘The Taj Story’ earned an estimated Rs 1.80 crore on its second day (Saturday), taking its total to Rs 2.70 crore at the box office. On its opening day, the film collected around Rs 90 lakh.With Sunday expected to bring in more footfall, the film is likely to cross the Rs 3 crore mark by the end of its first weekend.
Day 2 occupancy rate
‘The Taj Story’ showed a steady rise in its occupancy rate on day 2. The film recorded an overall 35.04% Hindi occupancy. Morning shows started at 14.75%, the afternoon improved to 30.89%, the evening reached 36.91%, and night shows saw the best turnout with 57.59%.
‘The Taj Story’ controversy
Just before its release, ‘The Taj Story’ got caught in controversy as two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) were filed, seeking a ban on the film and a review of its certification. The petitions alleged that the film distorted historical facts about the Taj Mahal. Paresh Rawal spoke about the issue and clarified that the film was based on research and not meant to create division.Reacting to the PIL, Paresh Rawal told NDTV, “That PIL wasn’t filed to stop the film. They just wanted the judiciary to watch it once. But the film already has a CBFC certificate. Even the judiciary understands all this; they’re not foolish. We never intended to create any Hindu-Muslim controversy. Would anyone invest so much money just to create communal trouble? You can cause a riot for far less!”
‘The Taj Story’ cast
Apart from Paresh Rawal, ‘The Taj Story’ stars Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Namit Das and Sneha Wagh in key roles.
‘The Taj Story’ rating and review
The Times of India rated ‘The Taj Story’ 2.5 out of 5 stars. The review stated, “It attempts to unravel what it calls the ‘real’ history of the Taj Mahal, suggesting through dramatized research and testimonies that the monument was once a palace owned by King Jai Singh and later acquired by Emperor Shah Jahan. The film uses its narrative to project this interpretation with conviction. The first half holds attention as Vishnu Das, the protagonist, fights to have his public interest litigation taken up by the court. But the second half becomes bogged down in repetitive arguments, counterarguments, and lengthy court scenes that dilute its impact. While it aims to challenge long-held narratives, it ultimately struggles to stay engaging as it keeps circling the same debate without fresh insight.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in. Go to Source
