This Unexpected Film Becomes a Box Office Sensation
Director Imtiaz Ali’s latest film Main Vaapas Aaunga is performing very well at the box office.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 24 Jun 2026 9:42 AM ISTDirector Imtiaz Ali’s latest film Main Vaapas Aaunga is performing very well at the box office. After a slow start, the movie has gained strong support from audiences and is now attracting more viewers every day.
The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari in important roles. It tells an emotional story set during the time of India’s Partition and has touched the hearts of many movie lovers.
On its second Saturday, the film earned around Rs 4.35 crore in India. This was a huge jump compared to the previous day’s collection. The strong growth shows that more people are choosing to watch the movie because of positive reviews from friends and family.
So far, the film has collected around Rs 18.5 crore net in India. Its gross collection in the country has crossed Rs 22 crore. The movie is also doing well in international markets, where it has earned more than Rs 10 crore. With these numbers, its worldwide gross collection has gone beyond Rs 32 crore.
The film’s occupancy in theatres has also improved. Evening shows are attracting large crowds, and many multiplexes have reported good attendance during the weekend. Despite competition from other new releases, Main Vaapas Aaunga has managed to hold its position and continue its successful run.
The story focuses on love, separation, memories and promises. Its emotional narrative has connected with audiences of different age groups. Many viewers have praised the performances of the lead actors and the film’s heartfelt storytelling.
Director Imtiaz Ali expressed his happiness over the film’s success. He thanked the audience for supporting the movie and said that positive word-of-mouth played a major role in increasing the collections. According to him, the love shown by viewers has been overwhelming.
Released on June 12, Main Vaapas Aaunga is proving that strong storytelling and emotional content can still win the hearts of audiences and achieve impressive box-office success.
