Haq Stumbles at the Box Office on Opening Day
The highly anticipated courtroom drama Haq, featuring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, has experienced a disappointing start at the Indian box office. Despite generating significant buzz for its portrayal of India's landmark Shah Bano case, the film managed to earn less than ₹2 crore on its first day in theaters, Friday, November 7.
Breaking Down the Day 1 Collection and Occupancy
According to data from the industry tracker Sacnilk, Haq collected ₹1.65 crore on its opening day, marking a below-average opening for the film. The movie, directed by Suparn Varma, has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.
The overall Hindi occupancy for the film on Friday was a low 9.97%. A detailed breakdown of the audience turnout throughout the day reveals a slow start that saw a slight increase by nightfall:
- Morning Shows: 5.66% occupancy
- Afternoon Shows: 8.19% occupancy
- Evening Shows: 9.54% occupancy
- Night Shows: 16.50% occupancy
What's Next for the Courtroom Drama?
This initial performance places the film's commercial fate in a precarious position. While Haq has been met with outstanding critical reviews, this has not yet translated into strong box office numbers. The film's performance over the upcoming weekend is now critical. A significant jump in collections on Saturday and Sunday is essential for Haq to build momentum and find its footing with audiences across the country.
