Imtiaz Ali celebrates ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’s rare 50-day run
Main Vaapas Aaunga has pulled off something most films rarely manage. The Partition-era love story has slowly grown into one of this year’s standout box office stories. What makes it even more special is that it did so purely on word of mouth.
Helmed by filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, the film brings together Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina. It has now completed a full 50 days in theatres. The film continues to draw audiences well into its eighth week of release.
Trade data from Sacnilk shows the film was made on a budget of nearly Rs 70 crore. Its collections have now touched Rs 99.21 crore worldwide. For a film that opened on a slower note, this steady climb marks a genuine turnaround.
Marking the milestone, the 55-year-old director shared a warm, personal note with fans. His message centered entirely around gratitude for the audience’s support.
“50 days in cinemas!! This is a rare feat for any film,” Ali wrote. He said his first thought upon reaching this milestone was one of thankfulness toward viewers. According to him, it was ordinary moviegoers who connected emotionally with the story and then encouraged friends and family to watch it too. He described this word of mouth as something that happened simply because people liked the film, with no other push behind it.
Imtiaz Ali also spoke about what this success represents for the Hindi film industry at large. He called the audience’s warm response a source of encouragement for filmmakers everywhere. He also noted that this love would continue pushing him to create better, more engaging cinema going forward.
The Rockstar director did not limit his gratitude to his own project. He also congratulated the broader Hindi film industry for the healthy theatre attendance seen throughout the year.
Main Vaapas Aaunga initially opened across 804 screens spanning 59 countries. The film’s reach later grew further, with 15 additional European territories added to its release.
Interestingly, the film also found strong footing in cities not traditionally known as Hindi cinema strongholds, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Given its consistent run and growing numbers, Main Vaapas Aaunga looks set to remain a major talking point in Bollywood for weeks to come.
