Imtiaz Ali’s latest, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga,’ has defied initial slow box office numbers, demonstrating remarkable resilience. Fueled by positive word-of-mouth, the film saw a significant surge on its second Saturday, pushing its total earnings past the ₹18 crore mark, signaling a strong comeback.
Key Points
Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' overcame a slow start due to positive word-of-mouth.
The film earned ₹4.35 crore on its 9th day, a significant boost on its second Saturday.
Total domestic net collection now stands at ₹18.50 crore, with a gross of ₹22.10 crore.
Vedang Raina praised the film's impact on his career, thanking Imtiaz Ali and co-stars.
Box Office Turnaround: A Strong Second Saturday
Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 9: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’ s Main Vaapas Aaunga opened to positive reviews from the audience upon release, but took a slow start at the box office. However, the positive word-of-mouth benefited the film, which has now crossed ₹ 18 crore
According to data provided by trade tracking platform Sacnilk, the film brought in a net collection of ₹ 4.35 crore on its second Saturday, marking its ninth day in theaters. This latest addition brings its total domestic net earnings to ₹ 18.50 crore , while its overall gross collection in India now stands at ₹ 22.10 crore.
Total Earnings So Far: Crossing the ₹18 Crore Mark
The movie managed to regain some momentum as the week progressed, collecting ₹ 1.65 crore on Tuesday and ₹ 1.75 crore on Wednesday to show a bit of stability. On its first Thursday (Day 7), the film brought in ₹ 2.20 crore from 2,138 shows. By Day 8, the project pulled in a net of ₹ 1.90 crore across 1,087 shows,
The film also marks another collaboration between Imtiaz Ali and AR Rahman, their fifth together after Rockstar, Highway, Tamasha, and Amar Singh Chamkila. The film released in theatres on June 12, 2026.
Behind the Scenes: Cast Reactions and Collaborations
In a special post on Instagram, Vedang Raina talked about the response to the film and wrote, “Maybe it’s too early to say but Main Vaapas Aaunga is a film that’s changed everything for me. What I’ve learned, how I’ve grown as an artist and more importantly as a human being is not something I can quantify with an Instagram caption. @imtiazaliofficial thank you for taking me on this journey and letting me be your Keenu. Thanks for letting me collaborate with artists I’ve always looked up to and gotten to learn so much from @naseeruddin49 @diljitdosanjh @arrahman @irshadkamilofficial @sharvari . This film is special and relevant and so pure and I’m grateful to have been a part of it.”
The film’s journey from a slow start to a strong box office performance highlights the power of audience reception. With its growing momentum and positive reviews, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ continues to captivate viewers, proving that quality cinema finds its way.
