Following its release, 'Aneek' received negative reviews from critics. Made on a budget of approximately ₹45 crore, the film grossed only ₹11 crore worldwide at the box office. Its opening day collection was a mere ₹1.77 crore. 'Aneek' is currently
Anubhav Sinha also revealed that the film's USP during its making, the very concept that was intended to be its strength, ultimately failed to resonate with the audience in theaters. Anubhav stated, "Many people told me that casting Northeastern actor
In a recent interview, Anubhav Sinha stated that only 20% of the audience understood the film's message. Speaking to Suchitra Tyagi, he admitted that most people didn't understand the film, and that it wasn't their fault—it was his.
Following the underperformance of his film 'Anek,' Anubhav Sinha messaged each crew member individually, stating, "I wasted your hard work!"