In a Punjabi film industry crowded with comedies, a quiet romantic drama just showed up — and it’s not going down without a fight. Ishqan De Lekhe, starring Gurnam Bhullar, quietly crossed Rs 7.50 crore worldwide in its first week, and the real story isn’t the number — it’s the trend behind it.
Ishqan De Lekhe — Week 1 Box Office Collection
| Detail | Figures |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Ishqan De Lekhe |
| Lead Star | Gurnam Bhullar |
| Genre | Punjabi Romantic Drama |
| Week 1 Worldwide | ~Rs 7.50 crore |
| India Gross (Week 1) | ~Rs 4.25 crore (Rs 3.60 crore nett) |
| Overseas (Week 1) | ~Rs 3.25 crore (USD 350K) |
| Opening Day India | ~Rs 40 lakh |
| Day 7 (Thursday) India | ~Rs 60 lakh |
| Day 7 vs Day 1 Growth | ~50% higher than opening day |
| Production Company | Diamond Star |
The Numbers Are Modest — But the Trend Is the Real Story
Yes, Rs 7.50 crore worldwide in week one sounds modest for a theatrical release. But here’s the thing that’s quietly turning heads — this film grew as the week went on, rather than crashing after the opening weekend as most smaller releases do.
The film opened to just over Rs 40 lakh on Day 1 in India. It made solid gains over the weekend, and then — crucially — it held on weekdays. By Thursday (Day 7), daily collections were around Rs 60 lakh, roughly 50% higher than its opening day. Day seven was nearly three times Day one. That kind of upward curve is rare, and it signals genuine word-of-mouth traction.
What’s also notable is where it’s performing: the film is drawing audiences outside Punjab — including Delhi-NCR and Haryana — which rarely happens with smaller-budget Punjabi productions. The romantic drama genre may be the key differentiator here, standing out in a sea of Punjabi comedies. For context on how genre influences regional film box office performance, see the Punjabi cinema Wikipedia page.
Can It Cross the Finish Line Before Dhurandhar Arrives?
Here’s the challenge: Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases in just five days, and it’s carrying preview collections of over Rs 17 crore already. Screen space will inevitably shrink.
For Ishqan De Lekhe to finish profitably, it needs to maintain — and ideally better — its current daily pace in the limited runway it has. The Thursday base it has built gives it a fighting chance. A success here would be a welcome win for the industry at a time when the domestic market has been experiencing a drought of profitable smaller releases.
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