Director Imtiaz Ali's new release, Main Vaapas Aaunga, has begun its theatrical run with a subdued start at the box office. According to early estimates, the film earned ₹91 lakh on its opening day, placing it behind the first-day collection of his previous theatrical release Love Aaj Kal.
Film opens with ₹91 lakh on day one
Trade figures cited in the report show that Main Vaapas Aaunga collected ₹91 lakh on its first day in cinemas across India. The opening figure marks a cautious beginning for the film as it looks to build momentum over its opening weekend.
The collection was lower than the opening-day earnings of Love Aaj Kal (2020), which had registered a stronger start at the domestic box office when it was released, as per Hindustan Times.
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Falls short of Love Aaj Kal opening
While comparisons between films are common in the industry, the latest numbers indicate that Main Vaapas Aaunga was unable to surpass the day-one performance of Love Aaj Kal.
The report notes that Love Aaj Kal had benefited from a significantly higher opening collection during its release period. As a result, Imtiaz Ali's latest project begins its box-office journey from a comparatively lower base.
Audience response over the weekend remains crucial
The opening weekend is expected to play a key role in determining the film's near-term box-office trajectory. Industry observers often look at growth on Saturday and Sunday to assess audience interest and word-of-mouth impact following the first day, according to Hindustan Times.
With the film now in theatres, attention will shift to whether it can record stronger occupancy levels over the coming days and improve its overall earnings.
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Imtiaz Ali returns with a new story
Known for films that explore relationships, emotions and personal journeys, Imtiaz Ali returns with Main Vaapas Aaunga as his latest directorial venture. The film's performance in the coming week will provide a clearer picture of its commercial prospects.
For now, the film has opened with ₹91 lakh on day one, while remaining behind the opening benchmark set by Love Aaj Kal. The focus will now be on how audiences respond over the weekend and whether the collections gather pace in the days ahead.
