Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga is trapped in a paradox. Critics are praising the period romance, but the box office is freezing.

With only ₹3 crore netted in two days, the film faces a disastrous opening weekend. Despite stellar performances from Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah, commercial momentum is missing.

Can it survive, or is this artistic win a financial failure?