Mumbai: Horror-comedy "Munjya" collected Rs 4.21 crore on its opening day at the domestic box office, the makers said on Saturday.

The film starring Sharvari, Mona Singh, Abhay Verma and Satyaraj was released in theaters on Friday. It is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films and Amar Kaushik.

Maddock Films shared the film's opening day figures in a post on Instagram.

“This record-breaking collection for a film with no A-list actors is a testament to the power of a captivating story and the genius of CGI technology. 'Munjya' has created one of the biggest surprises in the industry and has set the stage for a stellar performance at the box office, the company said in a press note.

Set in Pune and the Konkan region of Maharashtra, "Munjya" is the story of the mythological creature of the same name from the world of Indian belief and cultural system.

The film, which has its roots in Marathi folklore, is reportedly based on Maddock Films' horror comedy universe, "Stree" (2018), "Roohi" (2021), and "Bhediya" (2022).