Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office: Imtiaz Ali's Period Love Story Hits 50 Crore Mark As Upward Trend Continues

By Sunit Jangir
June 25, 2026 at 9:19 PM IST
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Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office: Imtiaz Ali's Period Love Story Hits 50 Crore Mark As Upward Trend Continues

Mumbai, June 25 - Director Imtiaz Ali's period romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga has crossed the 50 crore mark worldwide, continuing its impressive upward trajectory at the box office after a slow opening week. The film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah, has emerged as one of the biggest word-of-mouth success stories of the year.

According to estimates, Main Vaapas Aaunga collected approximately 52 crore globally within 13 days of release. The film's India net collection currently stands at around 32.50 crore (38.65 crore gross), while overseas markets have contributed an estimated 13.25 crores to its growing total.

The period love story, set against the backdrop of Partition, witnessed remarkable growth during its second weekend. After earning almost 2 crore net on its second Friday, the film jumped to 4.35 crore on Saturday and 5.75 crore on Sunday, indicating strong audience acceptance and positive word-of-mouth.

Despite opening to modest numbers, Main Vaapas Aaunga steadily built momentum through glowing audience reactions and strong appreciation for its emotional storytelling, music, and performances. Social media chatter around the film has also played a key role in boosting occupancy, especially in metro circuits like Delhi-NCR.

Fans and critics alike have praised the film's emotional depth, with many calling it one of Imtiaz Ali's most heartfelt works in recent years. The film's soundtrack has also received widespread acclaim, with audiences particularly appreciating the music composed by A. R. Rahman.

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