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Daayra film release and box office performance

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Following its September 18 release, the crime thriller Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, recorded a modest opening at the Indian box office. Initial reports indicated first-day earnings between ₹90 lakh and ₹1.2 crore, representing one of the lowest openings in Kapoor’s career, with occupancy rates around 11 to 12 percent. While the film showed growth on its second day with Saturday collections rising to approximately ₹1.60 crore, it faced stiff competition from the comedy-adventure Vibe. By its fifth day, the film’s performance showed a downward trend; after peaking at ₹1.6 crore on its third day, daily collections dropped to approximately ₹0.5 crore or less on days four and five. As of the fifth day, the film’s total India gross collection reached ₹6.6 crore, with a net collection of roughly ₹5.5 crore and worldwide gross earnings of ₹8.55 crore. Critical reception has been mixed. While some criticized the screenplay, director Anjali Menon praised the film for its “hard-hitting themes regarding systemic failures and the safety of women.” By its ninth day, the film had earned approximately ₹10 crore at the box office. ~~Following~~ The film, which explores the tension between institutional justice and personal vengeance following a brutal crime, has received praise for its lead performances despite its modest theatrical ~~run,~~ run. Daayra is preparing for a its digital debut on Netflix, with an expected release window between October 30 and November 13. ~~During promotions, Meghna Gulzar noted her focus on her “moral compass” and her desire to make films that remain true to her sensibilities.~~

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