Main Vaapas Aaunga opened with ₹1.15Cr India net on its first day, taking its lifetime net to ₹1.15Cr and worldwide gross to ₹1.38Cr.
Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali’s period romantic drama registers a soft opening.
| India Net | ₹1.15Cr |
|---|---|
| India Gross | ₹1.38Cr |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹1.38Cr |
The film opened to modest numbers despite the combination of Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali. The ₹1.15Cr opening is on the lower side, especially for a film carrying the Imtiaz Ali brand and Diljit’s growing pan-India appeal.
The period romantic drama setup seems to have generated limited pre-release excitement. While both Diljit and Imtiaz have strong fan followings individually, the pairing and the subject matter appear to have failed to create strong anticipation among audiences.
Market-wise, the opening is relatively better in North India and Punjab, where Diljit enjoys a strong fanbase. However, the film has struggled to attract significant footfalls in other major circuits on the first day. Multiplex occupancy has been average at best.
With a soft opening, the film will heavily depend on word-of-mouth and critical reception over the weekend. A strong Saturday jump will be crucial for it to gain any meaningful momentum. If reviews are positive, it may see some growth; otherwise, it risks fading quickly.