Bandar Box Office Day 7: Bobby Deol's Film Continues To Struggle, Earns Just Rs 25 Lakh

Critical acclaim has not always guaranteed box-office success, and Bandar appears to be the latest example. While the Bobby Deol-led legal drama has received appreciation from critics and sections of the audience, the film is yet to find momentum at the ticket window.

A week into its theatrical run, the Anurag Kashyap directorial continues to post modest numbers, with collections remaining far below expectations. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Bandar completed seven days in theatres with an estimated collection of around ₹3.65 crore net in India. The film was screened across roughly 820 shows nationwide on its seventh day.

The film opened to ₹50 lakh on its first day before witnessing some growth over the weekend. Collections rose to ₹95

lakh on Saturday and touched ₹1 crore on Sunday, marking its best single-day performance so far.

However, the momentum proved short-lived. As weekdays began, earnings started slipping steadily. The film earned approximately ₹45 lakh on both Monday and Tuesday before dropping sharply to ₹25 lakh on Wednesday. Early estimates suggest Thursday’s collection was also around ₹25 lakh, indicating little improvement in audience turnout.

The film’s struggle comes at a time when theatres are crowded with multiple releases competing for screens and audience attention. Bandar is currently sharing exhibition space with major domestic titles such as Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona and Peddi, both of which continue to dominate across several markets.

The competition is not limited to Indian films. A number of international and Hollywood releases are also occupying screens, making it increasingly difficult for smaller and content-driven films to secure prime show timings.

Trade reports had earlier indicated that the makers of Bandar faced challenges even before release. The team reportedly encountered difficulties while negotiating screen allocations with major multiplex chains, including PVR, INOX and Cinepolis.

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Bandar is inspired by real events and centres on Samar, played by Bobby Deol, a once-popular singer and actor whose life takes a dramatic turn after a woman named Gayatri, portrayed by Sapna Pabbi, accuses him of rape.

As Samar insists the encounter was consensual, he finds himself caught in an intense legal battle that quickly spills into the public domain. With media scrutiny growing and public opinion turning against him, both his professional and personal life begin to unravel.

Through the case, the film explores themes such as media trials, public perception, accountability and the functioning of the legal system. Apart from Bobby Deol and Sapna Pabbi, the film also features Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Raj B. Shetty and Indrajith Sukumaran in pivotal roles.