Anurag Kashyap's dark and gritty legal drama 'Bandar', featuring Bobby Deol in the lead role, has stirred considerable discussion across the film industry. Inspired by real events, this crime thriller had a subdued beginning at the domestic box office. Despite an intense lead performance from Bobby Deol and strong critical acclaim from its international festival run, the adult-rated film is facing a steep climb, especially after its first Monday.
Box Office Performance
On Day 4, live tracking indicates that 'Bandar' is struggling to gain momentum. The film's first-week domestic net is projected to settle between Rs 3.50 crore and Rs 4.50 crore, facing severe competition from the mainstream family entertainer 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' for screen slots. With a limited screen count, the film's best hope rests on niche metropolitan multiplexes to sustain its run.
Day 1 and Day 2 Recap
'Bandar' opened its theatrical run on Thursday, June 5, 2026, registering a Day 1 domestic net collection of Rs 0.50 crore across 1,365 shows, bringing the opening day gross to Rs 0.60 crore. While these figures are conservative by commercial standards, they were not unexpected for a raw, subject-driven film. Day 2 saw a minor upward trend, with a domestic net of Rs 0.95 crore, pushing the two-day total to Rs 1.45 crore.
Day 3 Performance
On Day 3, the film earned a net collection of Rs 1.00 crore across 1,076 shows, marking a 5.3% growth compared to the previous day. The total India net climbed to Rs 2.45 crore, with a gross of Rs 2.94 crore.
Day 4 Live Tracking
Navigating its first Monday, 'Bandar' is running across 407 shows nationwide, with an initial net collection of Rs 0.06 crore in real-time tracking. This brings the total India net to Rs 2.51 crore and gross to Rs 3.01 crore, with finalized Day 4 figures still pending.
Day-wise Collections
- Day 1: Rs 0.50 crore
- Day 2: Rs 0.95 crore
- Day 3: Rs 1.00 crore
- Day 4 (Live): Rs 0.06 crore
- Total: Rs 2.51 crore
About the Film
Directed by Anurag Kashyap and internationally titled 'Monkey in a Cage', 'Bandar' premiered in the Special Presentations section at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it drew significant critical attention for its unflinching subject matter and Bobby Deol's central performance. The film follows Samar, played by Bobby Deol, a fading television star whose life unravels after his former partner accuses him of rape. As he navigates a legal system structurally stacked against him, 'Bandar' becomes a searing examination of power, public perception, institutional failure, and the machinery of social judgment, all inspired by real events.
The ensemble cast includes Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Sapna Pabbi, Raj B. Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Riddhi Sen, alongside Nigerian influencer-turned-actor Agu Stanley Chiedozie (known as Istanboss) making his Bollywood debut.
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
