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

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…

By Reetam Bodhak

May 31, 2026

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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

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.

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 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.