Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai continued its run at the Indian box office with a collection of Rs. 1.20 crore on its second Tuesday. The film recorded a 15 per cent increase compared to the previous day’s earnings, taking its total collection to approximately Rs. 45 crore nett after 12 days in theatres.
Directed by David Dhawan, the romantic comedy drama stars Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde in lead roles. Based on its current performance, the movie is expected to end its second week with collections of around Rs. 47 crore nett. After that, it will rely on whatever audience support remains during the following weeks to add to its final total.
Trade estimates currently suggest that the film may complete its entire theatrical run with earnings between Rs. 50 crore and Rs. 55 crore nett at the Indian box office. While these numbers may appear reasonable on their own, they are considered lower than expected for a film headlined by Varun Dhawan. The movie has struggled to generate strong audience interest and has not achieved the level of box office success that many had anticipated before its release.
The film’s performance also reflects a broader trend affecting romantic comedies and medium budget films in recent years. Since the pandemic, many films in these categories have found it difficult to attract large audiences to cinemas. One factor often discussed within the industry is the growing influence of digital streaming platforms. With many movies arriving on streaming services within a relatively short period after their theatrical release, some viewers choose to wait and watch them at home instead of visiting cinemas.
As a result, several filmmakers and industry observers believe that longer gaps between theatrical and streaming releases could help improve cinema attendance. However, this remains an ongoing discussion within the film industry.
The day wise box office collections of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai are as follows:
Day 1: Rs. 7.50 crore
Day 2: Rs. 7.40 crore
Day 3: Rs. 8.75 crore
Day 4: Rs. 3.35 crore
Day 5: Rs. 3.70 crore
Day 6: Rs. 2.80 crore
Day 7: Rs. 2.40 crore
Day 8: Rs. 1.85 crore
Day 9: Rs. 2.25 crore
Day 10: Rs. 2.75 crore
Day 11: Rs. 1.00 crore
Day 12: Rs. 1.20 crore (est.)
Total: Rs. 44.95 crore nett
The coming weeks will determine where the film ultimately finishes, but current trends indicate a final box office total in the Rs. 50 crore to Rs. 55 crore nett range.