Imtiaz Ali’s pre-partition romance Main Vaapas Aaunga is winning hearts on the review front, but the box office tells a different story. Two days in, the numbers paint a tough picture for this Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina starrer.
Main Vaapas Aaunga: Overview
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs 1.15 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs 1.85 crore |
| Total (2 days) | Rs 3.00 crore |
| Director | Imtiaz Ali |
| Production | Applause Entertainment |
| Projected Opening Weekend | Around Rs 5 crore |
A Slow Start That’s Getting Tougher
The film recorded a nominal spike on Day 2 after a dismal start, adding Rs 1.85 crore to bring the two-day total to Rs 3 crore nett at the Indian box office. Based on current trends, the period emotional romance drama is looking at an opening weekend finish of around Rs 5 crore nett, which is being described as a disastrous start.
Good Reviews, Tough Numbers
While Imtiaz Ali’s films have rarely been openers at the box office, there were hopes the movie could find better traction given his fanbase and the cast’s pull, but nothing has worked in its favor so far. The silver lining: the film is receiving positive to mixed word-of-mouth, making it a win for Imtiaz Ali on the artistic front, even if not commercially.
What Lies Ahead
The film now needs a miraculous trend at the box office to manage a respectable run, and as things stand, it could struggle to even cross the Rs 10 crore nett mark in its full theatrical run.
For more box office trackers and daily collection updates, check out our Box Office hub on TechnoSports and explore our latest Bollywood news. Learn more about the director on Wikipedia.
imtiaz is always flop at box office