Imtiaz Ali’s much-anticipated film Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah, continued its steady run at the box office on Day 5. The partition-era romantic drama, backed by a soul-stirring A.R. Rahman score, collected approximately ₹1.50–1.65 crore net on Tuesday (June 16, 2026). This marks a healthy 30–40% growth over Monday’s ₹1.25 crore haul, signaling the power of positive word-of-mouth.
The film opened to a modest ₹1.15–1.28 crore on Friday but showed strong weekend traction. It earned ₹1.85 crore on Saturday and peaked at ₹2.50 crore on Sunday. After five days, the India net collection stands at roughly ₹8.15–8.30 crore, with the gross figure approaching the ₹10 crore milestone domestically.
Critics and audiences have lauded the film’s poignant storytelling, which weaves a grandson’s journey to fulfill his grandfather’s wish to return to pre-Partition Sargodha with flashbacks of love and loss from 1947. Naseeruddin Shah’s performance as the elderly protagonist has been hailed as career-best, while Diljit Dosanjh brings warmth and relatability. The film’s emotional depth and musical brilliance appear to be driving repeat viewership and midweek growth despite a low opening.
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Trade analysts note that while the opening weekend of around ₹5.5 crore net was lower than expected for an Imtiaz Ali project, the consistent rise post-weekend is encouraging. Sustained weekday collections and strong occupancy in urban and multiplex centers could help the film cross the ₹15–20 crore mark in its first week if momentum continues.
Main Vaapas Aaunga stands out as a heartfelt reminder of shared history and belonging in turbulent times. With glowing reviews and growing audience appreciation, the film is poised for a longer theatrical run. Bollywood watchers will keenly track its performance over the coming days as positive buzz spreads.
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