Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' Surpasses ₹50 crore Worldwide

Imtiaz Ali's period romance drama *Main Vaapas Aaunga*, released on 12 June 2026, stars Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari and Naseeruddin Shah. Strong word‑of‑mouth helped the film recover from a slow opening, leading to a robust second‑week performance. By day 12 the domestic net total reached roughly ₹30 crore and the gross stood at ₹38.6 crore. Overseas earnings climbed to about ₹13.2 crore, pushing the worldwide gross past the ₹50 crore milestone (≈₹51.8 crore). The director described the movie as “a child of *Gadar* and *Lagaan*,” praising the chemistry of Vedang Raina and Sharvari and noting that acting is “not a competition.” Both lead actors thanked fans on Instagram, highlighting the film’s emotional resonance. Industry observers view the sustained box‑office momentum as a notable success amid upcoming releases such as *Welcome to the Jungle*, *Alpha* and *Dhamaal 4*.