Bobby Deol's latest film 'Bandar', directed by Anurag Kashyap, has opened to low numbers at the box office but is showing promising growth. The movie, one of the most anticipated releases of the year, debuted with modest figures. However, just before its release, the makers stated that they were not aiming for an opening weekend spectacle with multiplex screenings, instead hoping to grow through word of mouth. Critics and audiences have been praising Bobby Deol's performance, calling it his 'career-best'.
Box Office Collection Day 2
Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, the movie debuted at the box office with Rs 50 lakhs. According to a Sacnilk report, the film recorded a 90% growth in collections compared to its previous day's score. The Bobby Deol starrer earned Rs 0.95 crore across 1,257 shows on day 2. With this, the film's total India net collection now stands at Rs 1.45 crore, while the total India gross collection has reached Rs 1.75 crore.
Day-wise Collection (India Net)
- Day 1 collection: Rs 0.50 crore
- Day 2 collection: Rs 0.95 crore
- Total: Rs 1.45 crore
Box Office Clash
At the box office, the Anurag Kashyap directorial clashed with several Bollywood, Hollywood, and South Indian films. The movie is facing competition from the Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' and Ram Charan's 'Peddi'. It also locked horns with the Hollywood flick 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'.
Screen Allocation Issue
A day before its release, the makers decided to stop showcasing the movie in national multiplex chains, as they felt the shows had been distributed unfairly. Girish Johar of Zee Studios told Bollywood Hungama, "Our ask is very fair. The producers and we have devised a particular release strategy catering to the core target audience. Accordingly, we had requested cinemas across the country to give us certain allotted shows of the film, that is, 3-4 shows in 5 screens post 1 pm. The duration of the film is also not very long (130 minutes). We are also aware that there is a heavy rush of releases this week. That is why we didn't go for a wide release. The plexes are still working on it, and the back-and-forth is still going on." He added, "We want to build upon the word of mouth and then increase showcasing, as we believe the film will have long legs at the box office."
The film also features Sapna Pabbi, Sanya Malhotra, and Saba Azad in pivotal roles. The movie was released in cinemas on June 5, 2026.
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 finalised. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
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