# Slow Burn or Fading Flame? Chand Mera Dil Crosses Rs 21.25 Crore in 9 Days as the Lakshya-Ananya Panday Romance Fights to Stay Alive at the Box Office

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chand-mera-dil-crosses-rs-21-25-crore/  
Published: 2026-05-31  
Updated: 2026-05-31  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The numbers are steady, but the road ahead is getting harder. *Chand Mera Dil* — the romantic drama starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday — is showing decent legs for a mid-sized Hindi film, but the ticking clock of new releases in Week 3 means the film needs a strong Sunday to give itself a fighting chance.

## Chand Mera Dil Day-Wise Box Office Collections

Chand Mera Dil witnessed a 30 percent hike on its second Saturday. It added Rs 1.75 crore to the tally, bringing the second weekend’s cumulative total to Rs 3 crore in two days. The film is looking to wind up its second weekend around the Rs 5 crore mark, which will take its running cumulative to Rs 23–24 crore nett at the Indian box office in 10 days. [aol](https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/bts-bigbang-blackpink-next-k-232748966.html)

| 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 |
| Day 9 | Rs 1.75 crore (est.) |
| **Total (9 days)** | **Rs 21.25 crore** |

## What the Numbers Mean

A 30% Saturday jump from Friday is a healthy sign — it shows the word of mouth is working and audiences are recommending the film to each other over the weekend. For a small-to-mid romance without a major action hook, that’s not nothing.

The film is looking to close its second week around Rs 27–29 crore, after which it will face competition from new releases including *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai*, *Bandar*, and *Peddi*, which can significantly dent its business. The film will need to hold very well in its third week to reach a respectable total by the end of its run.

![Chand Mera Dil](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cxhchydydy.jpg)

## A Familiar Story for Hindi Romance Films

Small and mid-sized movies, especially in this genre, have suffered in the post-pandemic era. However, there were exceptions like *Saiyaara* and *Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat*, which were big hits at the box office last year.

*Chand Mera Dil* needs to follow that template — building through word of mouth, holding on weekdays, and winning the audience that shows up for heartfelt [Hindi cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindi_cinema) without the spectacle. It’s a narrow but real path to a respectable lifetime.

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## FAQs

### **Q: How much has Chand Mera Dil collected at the box office in 9 days?**

 *Chand Mera Dil* has collected an estimated Rs 21.25 crore nett at the India box office in its first nine days, with the second weekend expected to close around Rs 5 crore.

### **Q: Can Chand Mera Dil survive the third week competition?**

 The film faces tough new releases in Week 3 — including *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai* and *Peddi* — making strong weekday holds critical if it is to reach a total of Rs 35–40 crore by end of its full run.