Varun Dhawan's latest film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' has delivered a strong performance at the box office during its first weekend. The romantic comedy, directed by David Dhawan and featuring Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde as the female leads, has managed to score well despite facing stiff competition from multiple releases at cinemas. However, the film's true test will come on its first Monday, which will reveal whether it has actually won over the audience.
Box Office Collection Day 3
The David Dhawan-directed film opened with a net collection of Rs 7.50 crore on its first day. The second day added another Rs 7.25 crore to the total. According to a Sacnilk report, the movie witnessed a growth of 20% on Day 3 compared to its previous day's earnings, raking in Rs 9 crore across 8,616 shows. This brought the total India net collection to Rs 24 crore, while the total India gross collection stands at Rs 28.80 crore.
Overseas, the Varun Dhawan starrer collected a net of Rs 3.00 crore on Day 3, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 8.50 crore. This has pushed the worldwide gross collection to Rs 37.30 crore.
Day-wise Collection (India Net)
- Day 1 collection: Rs 7.50 crore
- Day 2 collection: Rs 7.25 crore
- Day 3 collection: Rs 8.50 crore
- Total: Rs 28.80 crore
Box Office Competition
The final David Dhawan directorial clashed with Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar', starring Bobby Deol in the lead. It also locked horns with Buchi Babu Sana's 'Peddi', featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. Additionally, the Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur starrer is sharing screens with the Hollywood release 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'. Despite this intense competition, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' has managed to hold its ground.
More About 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'
Helmed by David Dhawan, the romantic comedy also stars Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Pandey, Ali Asgar, Kubbra Sait, Rakesh Bedi, and Manoj Pahwa. The film started showcasing in theatres 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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