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Chand Mera Dil Registers Modest Weekend Pickup After May 22 Release

Weekend growth lifted the Dharma Productions romance but makers will need stronger weekday sales and word-of-mouth to recover against reported midrange costs.

Overview

  • The film opened in cinemas on May 22 and posted opening-day India net receipts of about Rs 2.90 crore, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.
  • Collections rose on Saturday to roughly Rs 3.65 crore and on Sunday to about Rs 4.35 crore, producing an India net opening weekend near Rs 11.10 crore and a worldwide gross close to Rs 14.73 crore.
  • Critics and audiences gave mixed reviews that reviewers described as emotionally heavy and uneven, and coverage says urban multiplexes and younger viewers drove the weekend bump.
  • Analysts note the makers have not confirmed the budget but press estimates place it near Rs 40 crore, so the film will rely on weekday holds, stronger word-of-mouth and overseas receipts to reach breakeven.
  • The title faces stiff box-office competition from current holdovers and a major Hollywood release, making Monday performance and next weekend trends the key indicators of whether the film can expand beyond its urban base.