
📌 Key Points
- Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ saw a significant box office resurgence after a slow start.
- The film experienced a 130% jump in its second week, surpassing its opening day collections.
- Weekend collections showed strong growth, with Saturday hitting ₹4.35 Cr and Sunday ₹5.75 Cr.
- Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur lauded the film, emphasizing the importance of a great story.
Imtiaz Ali’s film “Main Vaapas Aaunga” is defying box office expectations, experiencing a remarkable resurgence driven by positive word-of-mouth. Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has praised its success, highlighting the enduring power of a compelling story over initial numbers.
‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’s Unexpected Box Office Resurgence
Imtiaz Ali ’s film Main Vaapas Aaunga is witnessing a strong resurgence in theatres. After a slow start, positive word-of-mouth has begun working in the film’s favour, with packed theatres reported across multiple cities and a noticeable jump in box office numbers. Recently, acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur also took note of the film’s performance.
Impressive Second Week Performance & Collection Jumps
The film picked up in its second week and has reportedly gained additional shows, witnessing a 130% jump despite competition from Cocktail 2. On its second Friday, the film made ₹ 1.90 Cr, higher than its opening day collection. Over the recent weekend, it saw further growth, registering a 55 percent jump in collections by minting ₹ 4.35 Cr on Saturday. Sunday saw another 5 percent rise, earning ₹ 5.75 Cr.
Shekhar Kapur’s Praise: The Power of Storytelling
The film starred Nasseruddin Shah, Sharvari, Vedang Raina and Diljit Dosnajh in lead roles.The film’s music is given by AR Rahman.
The unexpected success of “Main Vaapas Aaunga” underscores that quality storytelling can overcome initial box office hurdles. Shekhar Kapur’s endorsement further solidifies its position as a film proving that a great narrative ultimately triumphs.


