Overview

• The Sidharth Malhotra–Janhvi Kapoor rom‑com from director Tushar Jalota released on August 29 under Maddock Films after an extensive music-led campaign.
• Day-one box office reports conflict, with Sacnilk-cited estimates ranging from about ₹5.76 crore to ₹7.25 crore and nationwide occupancy roughly in the 11–13% range.
• Pre-release trade had projected a ₹7–9 crore opening, while comparisons note the film’s start is far below recent romance hit Saiyaara’s ₹21.5 crore day one.
• Reaction is mixed, with frequent praise for the pair’s on-screen chemistry, Kerala-mounted visuals, and Sachin–Jigar’s soundtrack, especially the widely shared Pardesiya.
• Critiques focus on a flat, predictable second half and cultural stereotyping, extending pre-release pushback over portrayal from some Malayalam-speaking artists and viewers.