There’s always something bittersweet about watching a film with genuine heart struggle to find its footing at the box office. Chand Mera Dil — the Dharma Productions romantic drama starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday — is that film right now. It crossed the Rs 15 crore nett mark on Day 6, but the trajectory is telling a mixed story.
On its 6th day (Wednesday), the film brought in an estimated Rs 1.50 crore to Rs 1.75 crore, registering a dip from the day before. Directed by Vivek Soni — who previously helmed Aap Jaisa Koi — the film has now accumulated Rs 15.50 crore nett in its first six days and is expected to close its first week around Rs 17 crore nett.
Chand Mera Dil Complete Day-Wise Box Office Collections
| Day | Collection (Nett) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs. 2.75 crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs. 3.50 crore |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs. 4.00 crore |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs. 2.00 crore |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | Rs. 1.75 crore |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | Rs. 1.50 crore (est.) |
| Running Total | Rs. 15.50 crore |
Where Does the Film Stand?
The numbers paint a picture of a film that opened decently on the back of Dharma Productions’ brand pull and Ananya Panday’s fan following, but struggled to sustain. The word-of-mouth has been mixed — with audiences praising the performances and the music, but seemingly less enthusiastic about the overall experience.
Interestingly, the romantic drama genre in Indian cinema has historically thrived on strong emotional connection and memorable music — and Chand Mera Dil appears to have at least the latter going for it. Whether that’s enough to engineer a second-weekend revival is the big question now.
For context, the same genre did produce some exceptions in the post-pandemic era. Saiyaara, for instance, turned into a massive box office phenomenon, while Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat also punched above its weight. Chand Mera Dil needs something similar — a word-of-mouth surge heading into the Eid-al-Adha holiday — to keep its theatrical run alive and meaningful.
A Big Second Weekend Is Non-Negotiable
With the Eid-al-Adha holiday on Day 8 (Thursday), there is a genuine opportunity for the film to spike meaningfully and build some momentum heading into its second weekend. If families and couples turn out over the long weekend, Chand Mera Dil could still salvage a respectable total. If not, the OTT transition may come sooner than expected.
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