A heated feud has emerged between actress Divya Khossla Kumar and Alia Bhatt over the box office performance of Alia’s latest film, Jigra. Divya has accused Alia of manipulating ticket sales and inflating box office figures to mislead the public. Divya shared images of empty theatres, claiming Jigra is underperforming, contrary to the reported earnings. The film, produced by Karan Johar, faced stiff competition from Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, further complicating its box office run. In response, Karan Johar posted a cryptic message, adding fuel to the ongoing controversy between the two actresses.

Divya Khossla Kumar’s Bold Allegations Against Alia Bhatt

Accusations of Box Office Manipulation In an unexpected turn of events, Divya Khossla Kumar publicly accused Alia Bhatt of falsifying the success of her film *Jigra*. Divya took to Instagram to air her grievances, claiming that Alia had purchased tickets for her own film to inflate box office numbers. Sharing a snapshot of an empty theatre, Divya didn’t hold back, stating, “Went to Citi Mall PVR for *Jigra* show. Theatre was totally empty… all theatres going empty everywhere.” Her accusations sent shockwaves across social media, raising questions about the authenticity of box office collections.
Alia’s Lowest Opener Since Highway
According to reports, Jigra has performed disappointingly at the box office, making it Alia Bhatt’s lowest opener since her 2014 film Highway. The film’s modest opening of Rs 4.55 crore has done little to boost confidence, especially as it faced tough competition from Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. While Jigra tells the story of a devoted sister fighting to save her brother, it seems the emotional drama has failed to draw in the expected crowds, despite a recreated version of the iconic song Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka featured in the film.

The Karan Johar-Alia Bhatt Camp Responds

Karan Johar’s Cryptic Reaction Not one to stay silent for long, producer Karan Johar appeared to respond to Divya Khosla Kumar’s claims with a veiled post on social media. Without naming names, Karan wrote, “The best answer to fools is silence.” The post, widely believed to be directed at Divya, stirred up more speculation and further polarized fans of both camps. Karan, who has been a long-time mentor to Alia, seemingly took a protective stance, brushing off the allegations in his usual cryptic manner.
Divya’s Relentless Stand
Divya, however, was not deterred by Karan Johar’s subtle jab. Doubling down on her accusations, she continued to challenge the narrative presented by Alia’s camp. With both sides unwilling to back down, this feud is quickly gaining momentum, leading many to wonder if it will escalate into a more public battle. For now, Divya seems determined to expose what she perceives as dishonesty in the box office reporting, while Alia and Karan maintain their silence.

Jigra Faces Box Office Pressure

Competition with Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Adding to Jigra's troubles is the box office success of *Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video*, which opened to stronger reviews and a more enthusiastic audience response. The Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri-starrer has outperformed Jigra in terms of collections, which only adds fuel to the controversy over *Jigra*'s reported earnings. The competition has made it difficult for Alia’s film to gain traction, further bolstering Divya’s claims about ticket sales being artificially inflated.