The Lakshya and Ananya Panday-led romantic drama 'Chand Mera Dil' has demonstrated marginal growth at the box office on its second day, with total collections surpassing the ₹6 crore mark. The Dharma Productions venture, which opened to a lukewarm response, managed to attract stronger evening and night show audiences on Saturday.
Industry analysts attribute the slight upward trajectory to weekend footfall and the star power of its lead actors, despite the film receiving a mixed critical response. The romantic drama faces stiff competition from other releases in what has been a crowded theatrical window. Trade experts suggest that word-of-mouth publicity will prove crucial for the film's performance through the extended weekend.
Multiplexes in metropolitan cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru reported better occupancy rates compared to the opening day, though single-screen theatres in tier-2 cities showed modest numbers. In Bihar, the film opened in select multiplexes in Patna and Muzaffarpur with moderate response from younger audiences.
Dharma Productions, known for backing commercial entertainers, will be hoping for sustained growth over the Sunday and Monday to ensure a respectable first-week total. The film's ultimate success will depend on whether it can maintain momentum beyond the initial weekend rush.