The courtroom drama 'Haq', featuring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, has shown resilience at the box office during its opening weekend, posting modest yet significant numbers while navigating through controversy. The film continues to attract audiences with its powerful performances and compelling subject matter.
Weekend Box Office Performance
Directed by Suparn Verma, 'Haq' began its theatrical journey on Friday with a respectable collection of ₹1.75 crore. The film witnessed a substantial growth on Saturday, nearly doubling its earnings to ₹3.35 crore, as reported by box office tracking platform Sacnilk.
However, Sunday brought a sharp decline in numbers, with early estimates indicating collections of only ₹0.82 crore. This brings the total India net collection for the first three days to ₹5.92 crore. The mixed performance pattern indicates that the film's performance on weekdays will be crucial in determining its overall commercial success.
Regional Audience Response
The film demonstrated uneven performance across different regions on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Nationwide, 'Haq' recorded an overall occupancy rate of 9.54% in Hindi-speaking circuits.
Chennai emerged as the strongest market with an impressive 37% occupancy, followed by Pune at 15%, and both Mumbai and Bengaluru at 13% each. Moderate footfall was observed in Hyderabad (9%), National Capital Region (8%), and Kolkata (8%).
Meanwhile, smaller markets showed limited interest with Surat reporting only 3% occupancy, Bhopal at 1%, and Chandigarh at 6%. This distribution pattern suggests the film's appeal remains concentrated in major metropolitan areas.
Film Background and Controversy
'Haq' draws inspiration from the historic 1985 Supreme Court judgment in Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, a landmark case that significantly influenced India's legal landscape regarding gender equality and Muslim women's maintenance rights. The verdict, which affirmed alimony rights under secular law, sparked nationwide discussions about the intersection of religious faith and constitutional justice.
In the film, Yami Gautam plays Shazia Bano, a woman fighting for justice, while Sheebha Chhadha portrays her resilient lawyer, Bela Jain, who challenges powerful establishments in court. Emraan Hashmi appears as Adv. Mohammed Ahmad Khan, Shazia's husband.
Prior to its release, the film encountered legal challenges when Siddiqua Begum, daughter of Shah Bano, sent a legal notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the production team, claiming unauthorized use of her mother's life story.
Despite the legal controversy, 'Haq' has received positive reviews from critics, who have particularly praised the actors' performances and the film's thought-provoking depiction of one of India's most significant legal battles. The coming week will reveal whether the film's strong content can overcome initial challenges and achieve sustained box office success.
