📌 Key Points
- Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ collected ₹32 crore by day 13, defying initial slow start.
- The film surpassed the lifetime collections of ‘Chand Mera Dil’ (₹29.09 crore) and ‘Lakshya’.
- Strong word-of-mouth and weekend hikes significantly boosted its second-week performance.
- Director Imtiaz Ali expressed being overwhelmed by the audience’s positive response.
Imtiaz Ali’s romantic drama ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ has emerged as a box office surprise, collecting ₹32 crore by day 13. Despite a slow start, strong word-of-mouth propelled its success, even surpassing the lifetime earnings of ‘Chand Mera Dil’.
Unexpected Box Office Triumph
Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 13: Imtiaz Ali ’s romantic drama, Main Vaapas Aaunga, had a slow start at the box office but has since taken off well. The film starring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari has benefited from strong word-of-mouth. The film has also beaten the lifetime collections of another recent romantic drama, Chand Mera Dil.
The film had collected ₹ 12.25 crore in its first week and performed well in its second week. It collected a strong ₹ 1.90 crore on its second Friday. Main Vaapas Aaunga showed hikes during the weekend, collecting ₹ 4.35 crore on Saturday and ₹ 5.75 crore on Sunday. The film has surpassed the lifetime collection of Vivek Soni’s Lakshya and Ananya Panday-starrer Chand Mera Dil . That film was released in theatres on May 22 and collected ₹ 29.09 crore net in India.
Word-of-Mouth Drives Success
With the weekend approaching, it remains to be seen whether Main Vaapas Aaunga sees another surge in its third week.
It tells the story of a 95-year-old Ishar Singh Grewal ( Naseeruddin ) who tries to go to Pakistan as his health deteriorates. As he’s bedridden, his grandson Nirvair (Diljit) returns from the UK to spend time with him in his final days. He soon realises that his grandfather is trying to find closure on something from his past in pre-partition India.
Imtiaz Ali’s Emotional Journey
“I am overwhelmed by the response to Main Vaapas Aaunga. I find myself going to the cinema theatres and just gazing at the faces of the audience and seeing the film through their eyes. I have been to six cities already and am planning to go to more,” Imtiaz told PTI about the film’s success.
With its unexpected box office triumph and critical acclaim, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ proves the power of compelling storytelling. Imtiaz Ali’s emotional connection with the audience underscores the film’s significant impact in the entertainment landscape.
