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Main Vaapas Aaunga Sees Modest Four‑Day Box Office as Word‑of‑Mouth Fills Theatres

Rising audience praise is boosting ticket demand, putting pressure on theatrical revenue to cover reported high production costs.

Overview

  • The film opened on June 12 and, according to Sacnilk‑based reports cited widely, has collected about ₹8.10 crore gross and ₹6.75 crore nett in India over its first four days.
  • Collections rose through the weekend with a strong Sunday showing near ₹2.5 crore, signaling growing word‑of‑mouth after positive reviews.
  • News outlets published conflicting Day‑4 figures that ranged from ₹0.97 crore to ₹1.25 crore, though several major outlets now cite the higher Sacnilk number.
  • Prominent filmmakers including Anurag Kashyap and Pakistani director Umar/Umair Nasir Ali have publicly urged theatrical viewings, and cinemas in key cities reported houseful shows on Tuesday.
  • Industry voices note commercial risk because multiple reports (not confirmed by makers) put the budget near ₹70 crore and the film faces heavy competition for screens and showtimes from several new releases.