Director Imtiaz Ali and actor Diljit Dosanjh are witnessing a dream run at the box office as Main Vaapas Aaunga continues to surprise trade analysts even in its third week. The emotional partition-era drama has now created a rare box office record by showing growth on its third Friday something extremely uncommon for modern Bollywood films.
According to recent trade reports, the film’s collections on third Friday went higher than its second Friday numbers, proving that strong word-of-mouth is driving audiences to theatres despite heavy competition from newer releases.
The movie, which also stars Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah, had a slow opening initially. However, audience appreciation and emotional storytelling helped it gain momentum week after week.
Reports suggest that Main Vaapas Aaunga has already crossed the ₹64 crore worldwide mark and is now heading steadily toward the ₹70 crore milestone globally.
Trade experts are calling the film’s theatrical journey “extraordinary” because most Bollywood films usually witness sharp drops by the third week. Instead, this Imtiaz Ali directorial has managed to grow consistently due to positive audience reactions and repeat viewership.
The film’s success is also being seen as a major comeback moment for intense romantic dramas on the big screen. Social media discussions around the movie’s emotional climax and soundtrack have further boosted its popularity among younger audiences.
With strong occupancy trends continuing across several cities, Main Vaapas Aaunga is now expected to emerge as one of the sleeper hits of 2026.
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