Twenty-three years after making Salman Khan the undisputed heartthrob of Bollywood, Tere Naam returned to cinema halls — and while the nostalgia is real, the numbers tell a more sobering story. The cult romantic drama wrapped its opening week with Rs. 1.25 crore nett at the Indian box office, decent but noticeably below what the film’s massive fanbase had promised.
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Tere Naam Re-Release — Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs. 23 lakh |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs. 25 lakh |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs. 28 lakh |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs. 13 lakh |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | Rs. 15 lakh |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | Rs. 11 lakh |
| Day 7 (Thursday) | Rs. 10 lakh (est.) |
| Week 1 Total | Rs. 1.25 crore nett |
How Does It Stack Up Against Other Nostalgia Re-Releases?
When compared to other two-decade-old re-releases, Tere Naam remained behind Karan Arjun, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer Zaara, and Andaz Apna Apna. Kal Ho Na Ho had an opening week of Rs. 2.10 crore in its last re-release, Karan Arjun smashed around Rs. 1.60 crore in its 2025 re-release, Veer Zaara registered approximately Rs. 1.55 crore, while Andaz Apna Apna posted Rs. 1.50 crore in debut week. Dot Esports
Tere Naam — arguably the most emotionally iconic among all of them — landed below every single one. That stings, especially given how loudly fans had demanded this re-release for years.
So What Went Wrong?
One of the major reasons why the Salman Khan starrer didn’t become a sensation is its release during the month of Ramadan. The actor enjoys a huge fan-following among the Muslim audience, who don’t typically go to cinemas during this period. Dot Esports
It’s a genuine timing miss. Released at a different point in the calendar, Tere Naam could well have led all the re-release charts with ease.
Can It Recover?
The tragic romantic drama is holding reasonably well, and it should aim to see a big spike in the second weekend and then record a strong, steady run. The movie has free run until the release of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge in cinemas — all it needs to do is stick to the screens for this long. Dot Esports
That window is valuable. A few viral social media moments or celebrity shoutouts could be all it needs to trigger the nostalgic rush the makers were counting on.
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FAQs
Q: How much did Tere Naam collect in its re-release opening week in 2026?
Tere Naam earned Rs. 1.25 crore nett at the Indian box office in its first week of re-release, opening with Rs. 23 lakh on Day 1 and peaking at Rs. 28 lakh on Sunday before declining on weekdays — a decent but below-expectation result for the cult classic.
Q: Why did Tere Naam underperform in its re-release compared to other Bollywood classics?
The primary reason cited is its Ramadan timing — Salman Khan has a massive following among Muslim audiences who traditionally avoid cinemas during the holy month, which significantly reduced the film’s potential footfall during its re-release opening week.
