Despite an all-star cast and a reported budget of $7 million (large for its time), CC2C was a critical and commercial disappointment upon release. It earned back only modestly in India but found a cult following overseas—especially in China and among the Indian diaspora.

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The film was heavily promoted as Akshay Kumar's potential entry into the ₹100 crore club, the first Indian actor to achieve this milestone. However, despite strong opening collections, it failed to meet expectations: