Diljit Dosanjh’s Main Vaapus Aaunga Stuns Box Office With Third Friday Surge
Main Vaapus Aaunga, led by Diljit Dosanjh and directed by Imtiaz Ali, surprised the box office with its third Friday collections surpassing previous Fridays, driven by strong word-of-mouth.
Dumtika Editorial
June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Diljit Dosanjh and Main Vaapus Aaunga Deliver Rare Box Office Upset
Main Vaapus Aaunga, headlined by Diljit Dosanjh and directed by Imtiaz Ali, has taken the box office by storm with an unprecedented third Friday performance. Despite opening modestly at around ₹1 crore nett, the film’s collections have surged past all expectations, defying conventional box office patterns.
Imtiaz Ali, known for his evocative storytelling, brings audiences a poignant romantic drama set during the 1947 Partition. The film, featuring a stellar cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina, has benefited greatly from strong word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest. On its third Friday, the film amassed a remarkable ₹2.85 crore nett, surpassing both its first Friday (₹1.15 crore) and second Friday (₹1.90 crore) earnings. Such a box office trend is exceedingly rare and signifies the film’s growing popularity.
Yesterday’s collections were also bolstered by the Muharram holiday, but trade analysts believe the film’s momentum would have persisted regardless, as advance bookings for the following day were reported to be even higher. So far, Main Vaapus Aaunga has garnered a robust ₹37 crore nett, surprising many in the industry.
With its powerful content and emotional resonance, Main Vaapus Aaunga continues to draw crowds. All eyes are now on how it sustains this momentum in the coming weeks, as positive buzz and advance bookings hint at further success.

