# Chand Mera Dil Box Office: Ananya Panday & Lakshya’s Romance Nears Rs 20 Crore — But Can the Weekend Save It?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chand-mera-dil-box-office-ananya-panday-3/  
Published: 2026-05-30  
Updated: 2026-05-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Bollywood romantic dramas have had a historically tough time at the post-pandemic box office, and *Chand Mera Dil* is navigating that same turbulent landscape. The Dharma Productions film starring Ananya Panday and debutant Lakshya is at a critical juncture heading into its second weekend. Here’s where it stands.

## Chand Mera Dil — Film Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Film Title | Chand Mera Dil |
| Lead Cast | Lakshya, Ananya Panday |
| Director | Vivek Soni |
| Producer | Dharma Productions |
| Genre | Romantic Drama |
| Language | Hindi |

## Day-wise Box Office Collections — India Nett

*Chand Mera Dil* collected Rs. 1.25 crore on its second Friday, registering a 45% drop from the previous day and taking its 8-day theatrical total to Rs. 19.50 crore nett at the Indian box office.

![Chand Mera Dil](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/05/chncndndn-1024x576.webp)

| Day | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 | Rs. 2.75 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs. 3.50 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs. 4.25 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs. 2.00 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs. 1.75 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs. 1.75 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs. 2.25 crore |
| Day 8 | Rs. 1.25 crore (est.) |
| **Total** | **Rs. 19.50 crore** |

## The Weekend Is Everything Now

The film, backed by Dharma Productions, garnered a mixed bag of audience reactions — which is somewhat concerning for its box office potential, as a more positive reception would have translated to a significantly better outing.

The romantic drama is projected to close its second weekend around Rs. 23 crore, contingent on a good spike on Saturday and Sunday. That kind of weekend jump is doable, but the word-of-mouth needs to work in its favour over the next 48 hours.

For more on the challenges facing mid-budget Bollywood romance films in the current market, [Wikipedia’s page on Bollywood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollywood) offers useful historical context on the genre’s evolution.

Keep up with the latest Bollywood box office updates at [TechnoSports’ entertainment section](https://www.technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

## The Bigger Picture — Can Romance Films Still Work?

Small and mid-sized romantic films have broadly struggled in the post-pandemic era, though notable exceptions like *Saiyaara* and *Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat* proved big hits — leaving genuine curiosity around whether *Chand Mera Dil* can stage a similar surprise in the coming days.

Lakshya is a fresh face making his Bollywood debut, and Ananya Panday has been steadily building audience goodwill. The film’s fate in Week 2 will be a telling indicator of both their star power and the appetite for heartfelt Bollywood romance in 2026.

## FAQs

### **Q: What is the total box office collection of *Chand Mera Dil* so far?**

 As of its 8th day (2nd Friday), *Chand Mera Dil* has collected Rs. 19.50 crore nett in India, with projections pointing to a close of around Rs. 23 crore by the end of its second weekend.

### **Q: Who stars in *Chand Mera Dil* and who directed it?**

 The film stars Lakshya (in his Bollywood debut) and Ananya Panday in the lead roles, directed by Vivek Soni and produced by Dharma Productions.