Main Vaapas Aaunga sees steady box‑office rise in India

Imtiaz Ali’s period drama Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari and Vedang Raina, opened in Indian theatres on 12 June 2026. The film’s first‑week net collection in India reached roughly ₹12.5 crore, with weekday earnings outpacing the opening day – a rare growth pattern that reviewers attribute to strong word‑of‑mouth. By its eighth day the worldwide gross had climbed to about ₹26 crore, including an overseas haul of ₹9.25 crore.

Audience enthusiasm prompted the release of a new soundtrack track “Tere Paas Main”, composed by A.R. Rahman and written by Irshad Kamil, following popular demand. A behind‑the‑scenes video also went viral, showing Diljit Dosanjh respectfully touching Naseeruddin Shah’s feet, further fueling social‑media buzz. Ali expressed gratitude for the “overwhelming” support from fans, fellow actors and industry peers, noting that the film’s momentum is driven by audience appreciation rather than promotional spend.

Produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, the film explores post‑Partition memories through the eyes of a 95‑year‑old grandfather and his grandson’s quest to uncover family secrets. Continued positive reception could push the film past the ₹30 crore mark if the upward trend persists.