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Daayra Posts Modest ₹5.4 Crore Weekend Despite Positive Reviews

Early numbers will test if city multiplex word-of-mouth can grow the audience for Meghna Gulzar’s sensitive crime thriller.

Overview

  • Daayra grossed about ₹5.40 crore in India over its first three days, with an India net of roughly ₹4.50 crore, according to Sacnilk figures reported by multiple outlets.
  • The film opened with ₹1 crore on Friday and earned an estimated ₹1.75 crore on both Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday’s intake matching Saturday’s and showing no day‑three growth.
  • Critics have generally given Daayra favorable mid-range reviews, praising the urgency of the film and lead performances while noting its graphic subject matter.
  • Trade reportage is split on the early trend: some sources say steady ticket sales in big‑city multiplexes reflect growing word‑of‑mouth, while others call the weekend totals modest given widely circulated, unconfirmed budget estimates.
  • The film faces competing releases and sensitive content that could shape audience reach, so weekday box office and wider city openings will determine if the early momentum expands or stalls.