Curious about Arjun Kapoor’s worst film? We explore why The Lady Killer (1.9 IMDb) flopped and its career highs and lows.
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Introduction: Arjun Kapoor’s Movie Journey
Arjun Kapoor burst onto the Bollywood scene in 2012 with Ishaqzaade.
He has had hits like 2 States but also some big flops.
So, what is his worst movie?
At THOUSIF Inc. – INDIA, we have dug deep and found The Lady Killer (2023), with a 1.9 IMDb rating, taking the spot.
This blog will explore why it flopped, look at Arjun’s career, and keep things simple and fun!
Arjun’s Career: The Good And The Bad
Arjun started strong with Ishaqzaade and won hearts in 2 States.
However, not every movie worked.
Some were hits, others missed the mark.
To find his worst, we checked IMDb ratings and box office results up to June 29, 2025.
Here is a quick look at his movies:
Movie | Year | IMDb | Role | Result |
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Ishaqzaade | 2012 | 6.5 | Lead | Decent Hit |
2 States | 2014 | 6.9 | Lead | Big Hit |
Gunday | 2014 | 2.7 | Lead | Okay Sales |
Tevar | 2015 | 4.2 | Lead | Flop |
Ki & Ka | 2016 | 5.7 | Lead | Hit |
Namaste England | 2018 | 2.1 | Lead | Big Flop |
Panipat | 2019 | 5.2 | Lead | Flop |
Sardar Ka Grandson | 2021 | 4.3 | Lead | Netflix, Mixed |
Bhoot Police | 2021 | 6.6 | Supporting | Netflix, Good |
Ek Villain Returns | 2022 | 4.4 | Supporting | Flop |
The Lady Killer | 2023 | 1.9 | Lead | Huge Flop |
Singham Again | 2024 | 4.6 | Supporting | Okay |
Mere Husband Ki Biwi | 2025 | 4.2 | Lead | Mixed |
The Lady Killer stands out with the lowest rating. Let’s see why.
Why The Lady Killer Is the Worst
Released in 2023, The Lady Killer stars Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar.
It scored a 1.9 on IMDb, the lowest of Arjun’s films.
Here is what went wrong:
- Nobody Watched It: It sold only 293 tickets on opening day, earning ₹38,000—a record low for Bollywood.
- Bad Reviews: Fans called it a “disaster” for its weak story and boring plot.
- No Streaming Deal: No platform initially wanted it, so it was free on YouTube.
- Rushed Release: The movie felt unfinished, with few theaters showing it.
It did worse than other flops, like Namaste England (2.1 IMDb), which at least had more viewers and a streaming deal.
Other Movies That Didn’t Work
The Lady Killer is the worst, but Arjun has other flops:
Movie | IMDb | Why |
---|---|---|
Namaste England | 2.1 | Weak story, no chemistry |
Gunday | 2.7 | Cheesy plot, mixed reviews |
Tevar | 4.2 | Predictable, lost money |
Ek Villain Returns | 4.4 | Confusing story, supporting role |
Mere Husband Ki Biwi | 4.2 | Mixed reviews, not a big hit |
These weren’t great, but none sank as low as The Lady Killer.
Arjun’s Best Moments
Arjun’s had some awesome movies too. Here are his top hits:
Movie | Year | IMDb | Why |
---|---|---|---|
2 States | 2014 | 6.9 | Sweet romance, big hit |
Ki & Ka | 2016 | 5.7 | Fun story, did well |
Ishaqzaade | 2012 | 6.5 | Strong debut, loved by fans |
Bhoot Police | 2021 | 6.6 | Spooky fun, Netflix hit |
These show that Arjun can shine in the right role.
What Made The Lady Killer Fail?
Here’s why The Lady Killer bombed:
- Bad Story: The plot didn’t make sense.
- No Spark: Arjun and Bhumi didn’t click.
- Poor Planning: The movie was rushed and felt incomplete.
- No Buzz: Hardly anyone knew it was out.
Fans expected better after 2 States, so this was a letdown.
Arjun’s Recent Struggles
Since 2018, Arjun has had a tough time:
- Flops: Namaste England and Panipat didn’t do well.
- Same Roles: He often plays intense guys, which gets old.
- Streaming Shift: Some movies went straight to Netflix.
- New Tries: Singham Again (2024) and Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025) are steps to try new things.
But movies like Bhoot Police show he’s still got fans.
Trivia: A Shocking Fact
The Lady Killer earned so little on its first day (₹38,000) that it made less than a fancy dinner for two in Mumbai! Talk about a box office disaster.
How Bad Is The Lady Killer Compared to Other Flops?
Here’s how it stacks up against other Bollywood flops:
Movie | Year | IMDb | Earnings | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
The Lady Killer | 2023 | 1.9 | ₹38,000 | Tiny audience, YouTube |
Bombay Velvet | 2015 | 5.5 | ₹5.2 crore | Big budget, big loss |
Zero | 2018 | 5.2 | ₹19.35 crore | High hopes, bad story |
The Lady Killer’s tiny earnings make it one of the worst.
What’s Next For Arjun?
Arjun’s not giving up:
- Singham Again (2024): A cop movie with a 4.6 rating, doing okay.
- Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025): A comedy with mixed reviews.
- Future Plans: New movies might bring back his spark.
Fans are rooting for a big comeback!
Conclusion: Arjun’s Story Continues
Arjun Kapoor has had ups and downs, and The Lady Killer is his biggest miss.
But with hits like 2 States, he’s shown he can win hearts.
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