# Dhabkaaro Box Office: National Award-Winning Director’s Gujarati Film Crosses Rs 2.65 Crore in 5 Days — And the Best May Still Be Ahead

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Published: 2026-05-07  
Updated: 2026-05-07  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Gujarati cinema is making noise at the box office again, and this time it’s *Dhabkaaro* doing the talking. The Deven Bhojani and Aarjav Trivedi starrer is witnessing a decent run at the Indian box office, having crossed Rs 2.65 crore gross in its first five days of release. With a strong weekend foundation and word-of-mouth steadily building, the film’s journey is far from over.

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### Dhabkaaro: Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown

After debuting with Rs 45 lakh, the movie added Rs 55 lakh on Day 2, followed by Rs 85 lakh on Day 3, wrapping its first weekend at Rs 1.85 crore gross. It then recorded a significant drop on Day 4, grossing Rs 30 lakh, before a spike on Day 5 with Rs 50 lakh. [Destructoid](https://www.destructoid.com/universal-tower-defense-tier-list/)

| Day | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs 0.45 crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs 0.55 crore |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs 0.85 crore |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs 0.30 crore |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | Rs 0.50 crore |
| **Total (5 Days)** | **Rs 2.65 crore** |

The weekday bounce on Day 5 is an encouraging sign — it suggests the film is finding its audience through strong word-of-mouth rather than just opening buzz.

![Dhabkaaro](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dhdhdb-1024x576.jpg)

### What to Expect Going Forward?

Based on current trends, the Deven Bhojani starrer is looking to wrap its first week around Rs 3.50 crore gross at the Indian box office. The movie should aim for a good growth in the second weekend. Most of its collections have come from Gujarat alone, which tells you there’s untapped potential if the film can spread further through word-of-mouth and OTT anticipation. [Destructoid](https://www.destructoid.com/universal-tower-defense-tier-list/)[Destructoid](https://www.destructoid.com/universal-tower-defense-tier-list/)

### The Film & Team Behind It

*Dhabkaaro* marks the first production venture of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in Gujarati cinema and has met with a mainly positive reception among audiences. The movie is written and directed by Abhishek Shah, who won a National Award for *Hellaro* (2019).

Besides Deven Bhojani, the film also stars Aarjav Trivedi, Tejal Panchasara, Kumud Mishra, and others. The movie garnered immense praise from industry circles — with Aamir Khan, Aashutosh Gowariker, and Shefali Shah among those praising the film and its performances.

Having a Bollywood heavyweight like Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment back a Gujarati film is significant in itself — it signals the growing commercial recognition of regional Indian cinema. You can learn more about the [history of Gujarati cinema on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gujarati_cinema) to understand why this moment matters for the industry.

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Film | Dhabkaaro |
| Director | Abhishek Shah |
| Lead Cast | Deven Bhojani, Aarjav Trivedi, Tejal Panchasara, Kumud Mishra |
| Producer | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment |
| Language | Gujarati |
| 5-Day Collection | Rs 2.65 crore gross |
| First Week Projection | ~Rs 3.50 crore gross |

### FAQs

### **Q: Who directed *Dhabkaaro* and why does it matter?**

The film is directed by Abhishek Shah, the National Award-winning filmmaker behind *Hellaro* (2019) — making *Dhabkaaro* one of the most credible Gujarati releases of the year from a creative standpoint.

### **Q: Is *Dhabkaaro* a hit or a flop at the box office so far?**

With Rs 2.65 crore in 5 days driven almost entirely by Gujarat, the film is performing decently for a regional Gujarati release — a strong second weekend could push it into profitable territory.