New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Biopics, once a viable genre at the box office, are increasingly losing their draw with films such asEmergency, Chandu Champion, Sarfiraand others, having underperformed miserably over the past few months.

Trade experts say such heavy dramas are not just better suited for home viewing on OTT now, audiences are witnessing an overkill with far too many films on subjects not entirely relevant, especially to younger audiences. Further, the nationalist streak, an important part of many such films, is no longer working, with viewers tired of the same tropes.

While Kangana Ranaut's Emergency had earned Rs.15.90 crore at last count, Chandu Champion featuring Kartik Aaryan had finished its theatrical run at Rs.62.95 crore la...