5 Reasons Why Mission Raniganj Akshay Kumar's Mega-Flop Happened

Reason 1: Unoriginal story and screenplay

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Reason 2: Poor direction and execution

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Reason 3: Weak performances by the lead actors

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Reason 4: Lack of promotion and marketing

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Reason 5: Released during a competitive time

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Despite its flaws, Mission Raniganj is a well-made film with a strong message.

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However, the film failed to connect with audiences at the box office.

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It will be interesting to see how the film fares on OTT platforms.

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Mission Raniganj is a reminder that even big-budget films with star power can fail if they don't have a strong story and execution.

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