📌 Key Points
- Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ earned ₹8 crore by Day 5 despite a slow start.
- Positive word-of-mouth is driving increased theatre occupancy in major cities.
- Fans on X reported full theatres in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru for night shows.
- Ayushmann Khurrana praised the film as a ‘classic’ and ‘poignant relevant film’.
Imtiaz Ali’s latest, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga,’ is defying expectations at the box office. After a slow start, the film has garnered ₹8 crore by Day 5, fueled by overwhelmingly positive word-of-mouth. Fans are flocking to theatres, with celebrity endorsements further boosting its growing success.
Word-of-Mouth Fuels Box Office Surge
Main Vaapas Aaunga box office collection day 5 : Imtiaz Ali ‘s latest directorial Main Vaapas Aaunga opened in theatres last Friday to positive reviews, with many calling it his best work. The film, which tells a love story set against the backdrop of the Partition of India, had a slow opening at the box office. However, it seems like the film has managed to pick up some pace midweek.
Meanwhile, a fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share how theatres in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are almost full, with only a few seats remaining for the film’s Tuesday night shows. This suggests that positive word of mouth is finally helping Imtiaz’s film gain footfall at the box office. The BookMyShow app shows theatres in Delhi, including PVR Select City Walk, PVR Vasant Kunj, and PVR Vegas Dwarka, almost full for night shows, with only a few seats remaining in the front rows.
Fan Reactions and Theatre Occupancy
Ayushmann Khurrana took to Instagram to share his cover of the song Tere Paas Main. In the caption, he wrote, “Happy birthday @imtiazaliofficial sir. Thank you for giving us #MainVaapasAaongaa.”
Celebrity Endorsement: Ayushmann Khurrana’s Praise
He added, “Such a nostalgia laden poignant relevant film. It’s going to be remembered as a classic. Thank you for inspiring us to opt for pure art over everything else. My grandfather also belonged to sargodha and I could literally see the hardships of our forefathers in front of my eyes. Being a partition geek I couldn’t stop my tears from flowing like the rivers of Punjab. It’s like a classic novel where characters come alive, where story is laced with analogies and metaphors. Thank you @naseeruddin49 saab, @diljitdosanjh bhaaji, @sharvari and @vedangraina (pls keep singing bro) 🫶 and the entire cast and crew for being a part of this emotional opus. Thank you @arrahman sir for the music. @irshadkamilofficial bhai I’m your proud junior from the mass comm dept of Panjab University chandigarh.”
With its emotional depth and critical acclaim, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ is proving to be a sleeper hit. The film’s strong narrative and audience connection suggest a promising run, cementing its place as a significant work in Imtiaz Ali’s filmography.
