Imtiaz Ali’s latest directorial venture, Main Vaapas Aaunga, continues to witness steady growth at the box office, driven largely by positive audience response and strong word-of-mouth. After six days in theatres, the film has maintained an upward trend, strengthening its hold despite competition and emerging as a promising performer.
Main Vaapas Aaunga Box Office Collection Day 6
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Main Vaapas Aaunga earned ₹1.75 crore on Wednesday, registering an increase over its Tuesday collections.
With this, the film’s cumulative earnings have reached:
- India Net Collection: ₹10.05 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹11.98 crore
The consistent rise in daily collections indicates that audience interest in the film is growing, helping it sustain momentum during the crucial first week.
Overseas Performance Adds To Worldwide Total
The film has also performed steadily in international markets.
On Day 6, Main Vaapas Aaunga collected ₹0.50 crore overseas, taking its total international gross to ₹6.75 crore.
As a result, the film’s worldwide gross collection now stands at ₹18.73 crore after six days of release.
The overseas response has complemented the domestic performance, contributing significantly to the film’s overall box office figures.
Film Industry Praises Imtiaz Ali’s Latest Work
The film has received appreciation not only from audiences but also from several prominent filmmakers.
Director Zoya Akhtar praised the project on Instagram Stories, writing:
“Congratulations to the beautiful people for the beautiful film Main Vaapas Aaunga.”
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap congratulated editor Aarti Bajaj, sharing a brief message:
“Congratulations, champion.”
Meanwhile, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha penned an emotional note appreciating Imtiaz Ali’s storytelling.
He wrote:
“Imtiaz, my friend, so so so happy to see Main Vaapas Aaunga. In times when film directors, for various reasons, are getting ruthlessly stripped of the most vital virtue of their art form, every frame of your film is soaked in that very virtue — BELIEF!”
His comments reflected the industry’s admiration for the film’s emotional depth and directorial vision.
A Reunion Of Acclaimed Collaborators
Main Vaapas Aaunga marks Imtiaz Ali’s second collaboration with Diljit Dosanjh following the success of their 2024 Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila.
The film also reunites Ali with his long-time creative partners:
- A.R. Rahman – Music Composer
- Irshad Kamil – Lyricist
The trio has previously delivered memorable soundtracks for films such as:
- Rockstar
- Highway
- Tamasha
- Amar Singh Chamkila
Their latest collaboration has once again been praised for its music and emotional resonance.
A Story Rooted In Partition And Love
Set against the backdrop of Partition, Main Vaapas Aaunga explores themes of love, separation, identity and belonging. Imtiaz Ali blends a deeply personal romance with historical trauma, creating a narrative that reflects the emotional scars carried across generations.
The film’s emotional storytelling, performances and music have resonated strongly with viewers, helping it build momentum after release.
Can Main Vaapas Aaunga Cross ₹20 Crore Worldwide Soon?
With collections showing an upward trend and positive word-of-mouth continuing to spread, Main Vaapas Aaunga appears well-positioned to cross the ₹20 crore worldwide gross mark in the coming days. The film’s performance over the upcoming weekend will be crucial in determining its long-term box office trajectory.