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As per early estimates by Sacnilk, Metro In Dino first-day collection marks a 300% improvement over Basu’s 2007 sleeper hit Life In A Metro.
Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur in a still from Metro In Dino.
Metro In Dino Box Office Collection Day 1: Anurag Basu’s much-anticipated romantic drama Metro In Dino opened in theatres to a decent start, earning Rs 3.04 crore on Day 1 at the box office. As per early estimates by Sacnilk, the ensemble film’s first-day collection marks a 300% improvement over Basu’s 2007 sleeper hit Life In A Metro, which had opened at just Rs 80 lakh.
While Rs 3 crore may appear modest compared to blockbuster debuts, it’s a solid opening for a romantic drama in today’s theatrical landscape. The genre rarely sees high first-day numbers in India. The performance is particularly encouraging given the film’s scale and its strong ensemble cast featuring Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal.
The film is a spiritual successor to Life In A Metro and explores modern relationships across different cities through four interconnected love stories. Anurag Basu’s signature storytelling style, combined with Pritam’s soul-stirring music, has already received widespread acclaim. Konkona is the only actor from the original cast to return in this film.
Metro In Dino has been praised for its nuanced take on love and commitment. An excerpt from News18’s review states, “It’s not every day that we get to see a Bollywood love story written with so much heart, maturity, intensity, intimacy and subtlety. Metro In Dino is a masterclass on modern-day love. It’s for the lonely, for the ones who won in love and then lost some. It’s as much Anurag’s film as Pritam’s. Zamaana Lage, Dil Ka Kya, and Mann Ye Mera stand out particularly. Rush to the cinemas now!”
The film’s Day 1 success suggests it could enjoy positive word of mouth, similar to Life In A Metro, which went on to earn over Rs 24 crore domestically despite its slow start.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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