The theatrical journey of Director Vivek Soni’s latest romantic drama has officially entered its crucial weekday stretch. Chand Mera Dil, featuring rising actors Lakshya and Ananya Panday in the lead roles, opened to highly polarizing reactions from the audience. Despite a divided response, the film has managed to register a decent performance as it nears the completion of its first week in theaters.
On its first Tuesday, the project managed to secure ₹2.10 crore net across domestic box office windows. According to tracking portal Sacnilk, this Day 5 figure reflects a minor 6.7% decline compared to the ₹2.25 crore net hauled in on Monday. The film maintained a solid theater footprint, playing across 4,119 active shows nationwide on Tuesday.
Worldwide Box Office Collections Breakdown
Thanks to a stable opening weekend, the film’s total worldwide gross collection has successfully pushed past the ₹20 crore benchmark. The Karan Johar-backed project added a modest ₹40 lakh from international markets on Tuesday, giving the film a steady push in overseas territories.
| Region / Collection Type | Cumulative Box Office Figures |
| Worldwide Total Gross | ₹20.81 crore |
| International Gross Collection | ₹2.65 crore |
| Domestic India Gross Collection | ₹18.16 crore |
| Domestic India Net Collection | ₹15.35 crore |
The film’s grounded portrayal of love has resonated with viewers who are tired of toxic relationships on screen.
Day-Wise Revenue Analysis for the First Week
The film’s domestic box office collection of ₹15.35 crore net has been built on a very consistent daily trajectory. After starting with a decent opening day, the project showed positive growth over the weekend before stabilizing on Monday and Tuesday.
Day-Wise India Net Breakdown:
• Day 1 (Friday): ₹3.00 crore
• Day 2 (Saturday): ₹3.65 crore
• Day 3 (Sunday): ₹4.25 crore
• Day 4 (Monday): ₹2.25 crore
• Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹2.10 crore
Audiences initially pushed the weekend total to ₹11 crore, which helped the romantic drama establish a safe baseline. However, the film is currently facing a challenging theatrical window. It is fighting for screens against the Hollywood blockbuster Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, alongside the popular Ayushmann Khurrana comedy Pati Patni Aur Woh Do.
Viral Bharatnatyam Scene Sparks Social Media Buzz
Aside from its romantic storyline, Chand Mera Dil has dominated internet trends for a completely unexpected reason. A particular scene featuring Ananya Panday performing a contemporary Bharatanatyam dance routine has gone viral across social media platforms.
Unfortunately, the sequence has attracted significant negative attention. Netizens quickly created countless memes and trolled the actress heavily for her execution of the classical dance form.
Despite the online backlash, the film continues to generate intense discussions. The narrative stars Lakshya as Aarav and Ananya as Chandni, alongside a strong supporting cast. Actress Aastha Singh delivers a notable performance as Jyotsna, while Pratham Rathod, Aashish Dubey, Ankur Poddar, and Elvis Jose play key roles. The movie officially hit theaters on May 22, 2026, and its survival over the upcoming second weekend will determine its final lifetime verdict.