Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga continues its impressive theatrical run, crossing the Rs 50 crore net mark in India after 22 days at the box office. Despite facing fresh competition from Alpha and Baby Do Die Do, the pre-Partition romantic drama has maintained a steady performance, highlighting its strong word-of-mouth and audience appeal.
According to early box office estimates, Main Vaapas Aaunga collected Rs 1 crore net on its fourth Friday, taking its total India net collection to Rs 50 crore. The film achieved this milestone even after surrendering a significant number of screens to the week’s new releases.
Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office Collection Day 22
The film has demonstrated remarkable consistency since its release. Opening with just Rs 1 crore on Day 1, Main Vaapas Aaunga has gradually built momentum through positive audience reception, emerging as one of the year’s strongest performers in terms of sustained box office growth.
India Net Box Office Collection
- Day 22 Collection: Rs 1 crore (early estimates)
- Total India Net Collection: Rs 50 crore
- Theatrical Run: 22 days
Fourth Weekend Expectations
Trade estimates suggest the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer could earn Rs 5–6 crore during its fourth weekend. While this would represent a drop of around 50% compared to its third weekend, the hold remains encouraging considering the arrival of high-profile releases like Alpha and Baby Do Die Do.
A solid weekend performance will further strengthen the film’s box office position heading into its fifth week.
Can Main Vaapas Aaunga Become a Clean Hit?
Based on its current trajectory, Main Vaapas Aaunga is projected to finish its theatrical run in the Rs 65–70 crore net range in India. Achieving that milestone would be an excellent result for a film that opened modestly and relied primarily on audience recommendations rather than a blockbuster opening.
To secure a Clean Hit verdict, the film will need to maintain stable collections over the coming weeks despite increasing competition.
Comparisons with 12th Fail
The film’s gradual box office growth has drawn comparisons with 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey, which also started with a modest opening before becoming a long-running success through exceptional word-of-mouth. While Main Vaapas Aaunga is following a similar pattern, its final box office verdict will depend on how well it sustains collections in the weeks ahead.
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About Main Vaapas Aaunga
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Main Vaapas Aaunga is a pre-Partition romantic drama starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari in pivotal roles. The film has emerged as one of the year’s biggest sleeper successes, driven by strong audience appreciation and consistent box office performance.
BY JESSICA SABHARWAL
