Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office Collection Day 4: Imtiaz Ali’s Film Earns Rs 97 Lakh On Monday

A strong critical response doesn’t always guarantee packed theatres. That’s the challenge Imtiaz Ali’s latest directorial venture Main Vaapas Aaunga appears to be facing as it navigates a crowded box-office landscape despite earning praise from viewers and critics alike.

Released on June 12, the romantic drama starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari has received positive reviews since its debut. However, the film’s box-office performance has yet to reflect the goodwill it has generated.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Main Vaapas Aaunga earned ₹97 lakh on Monday, marking its lowest single-day collection since release. The latest figures come after the film showed growth over its opening weekend.

The film began its

theatrical run with ₹1.15 crore on Friday, followed by ₹1.85 crore on Saturday and ₹2.50 crore on Sunday. With Monday’s collection added, the film’s India gross stands at ₹7.74 crore, while its India net collection has reached ₹6.67 crore.

One of the challenges facing the film is the intense competition at the ticket window. Main Vaapas Aaunga is currently sharing screens with several releases, including Ram Charan’s Peddi, Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Vikram Bhatt’s Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past and Steven Spielberg’s Hollywood release Disclosure Day.

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film revolves around a 95-year-old man whose urgent attempt to travel to Pakistan is interrupted by a stroke. As he drifts between memory and reality, his grandson begins uncovering fragments of a deeply personal story rooted in the Partition era. Through those memories, the film explores the emotional scars left behind long after borders were drawn.

Beyond the story, the film’s music has become one of its biggest talking points. Tracks such as Kya Kamaal Hai, performed by Diljit Dosanjh, along with Maskara and Ishq Mastana, have struck a chord with audiences and gained popularity in recent weeks.

Speaking about the soundtrack, music composer AR Rahman said in a statement, “There are certain stories where music becomes the language of the unspoken. It expresses what cannot be explained and reveals what cannot always be shown. In Main Vaapas Aaunga, the songs and score have been an attempt to listen to the silence within the story and give it a voice. I hope people find a part of themselves in this music.”

Imtiaz Ali also highlighted the importance of music in the film, noting that it was always going to play a central role in the narrative. According to the filmmaker, Punjab in 1947 was shaped by both folk traditions and Western influences, and the team wanted the soundtrack to reflect that unique cultural blend.

While the film’s box-office numbers have slowed at the start of the week, its positive reception and strong musical appeal could help it stay in the conversation as it heads into the coming days.