Anurag Basu’s much-anticipated romantic drama, “Metro In Dino,” starring an ensemble cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Neena Gupta, witnessed a significant upward trend in its box office collections on its second day. After a modest opening, the film garnered over ₹6 crore on Saturday, indicating positive word-of-mouth and a growing audience.
The film, which delves into contemporary urban relationships and their complexities, had opened on Friday with approximately ₹3.5 crore. However, Saturday’s collections saw a substantial jump of over 70%, pushing its two-day domestic total to around ₹9.5 crore. This considerable growth on a Saturday is a promising sign for the film’s theatrical run, suggesting that audiences are responding well to its narrative and performances.
Industry trackers report that the evening and night shows on Saturday were particularly strong, contributing significantly to the day’s earnings. Cities like Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai showed higher occupancy rates, indicating that the film is resonating well with metro audiences.
“Metro In Dino” is a spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu’s 2007 hit, “Life In A Metro,” and carries forward the thematic essence of interconnected stories in a bustling city landscape. While it faced competition from other releases, its impressive Day 2 performance highlights its ability to find its footing and attract viewers.
With a crucial Sunday ahead, the film is poised to conclude its opening weekend on a strong note, potentially surpassing the ₹15 crore mark. The steady increase in footfall, driven by positive audience reactions, suggests that “Metro In Dino” might prove to be a slow but steady performer at the box office, relying on strong content and word-of-mouth to drive its success. All eyes are now on the official Sunday figures to see if this upward trajectory continues into the crucial weekdays.