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Varun Dhawan Rom-Com Posts Modest First Week, Crosses ₹55 Crore Worldwide

Strong family and smaller‑city turnout plus ticket offers kept the film steady and now its second weekend under heavy competition will decide its full run.

Overview

  • Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which opened on June 5, closed its first week with a domestic net of about ₹36.3–36.85 crore and a reported worldwide gross above ₹55 crore.
  • The film had a balanced opening weekend then slipped in weekday shows, with Day 6 collections near ₹2.8–2.85 crore and Sacnilk tracking the six‑day India net at roughly ₹34.15 crore.
  • Trade analysts say steady weekday receipts reflect strong acceptance among family audiences and tier‑2/3 markets and credit heavy promotion and reported ticket discounts for sustaining footfalls.
  • Screen counts and prime shows have already begun to shrink because several new Hindi, regional, and Hollywood releases are arriving, making the upcoming second weekend pivotal for lifetime earnings.
  • Coverage outlets differ on exact totals and rankings but agree the film opened widely on 2,500+ screens, earned mixed reviews, and now faces a crowded release slate that will shape its long‑term box office.