Overview
- The film, which opened on Friday, June 12, is a Partition-set drama from Imtiaz Ali starring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari and links a 95-year-old’s memories to his grandson’s search for closure.
- Box-office trackers report a slow opening followed by weekend growth: Friday ₹1.15 crore, Saturday ₹1.85 crore and Sunday roughly ₹2.35–2.50 crore, bringing opening-weekend India net to about ₹5.35–₹5.50 crore.
- On Monday the film registered a steep weekday fall with Sacnilk reporting roughly ₹97 lakh net for Day 4, a decline that analysts say will make sustained audience traction crucial for its theatrical run.
- Critics and filmmakers widely praised the acting—particularly Naseeruddin Shah—and the film’s emotional core, while several reviews faulted an uneven script and overstuffed narrative choices.
- Music by A. R. Rahman, whose full album was released after the theatrical opening, plus surprise screenings and celebrity endorsements have amplified interest but the film’s longer-term success will hinge on continued word-of-mouth from younger viewers and communities with Partition ties.