Dharma Productions’ latest romantic drama, Chand Mera Dil, has officially stepped into its second week of theatrical release. Despite entering the box office with minimal pre-release buzz, mixed critical reception, and heavy competition from Hollywood and domestic releases, the film has managed a resilient, steady run, pushing past a major milestone on its eighth day.
The Day 8 Slowdown & Domestic Run
On its second Friday (Day 8), Chand Mera Dil faced the expected post-holiday weekday fatigue. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film minted an estimated ₹1.30 crore nett in India. This represents a 40.9% drop from its Thursday haul, which had been significantly boosted by a holiday for Eid alongside special promotional offers like “Buy One Get One” (BOGO) ticket schemes.
However, Friday’s numbers were enough to comfortably push the movie past the ₹20 crore domestic milestone.
[ Domestic Earnings Breakdown ]
• Total India Nett: ₹20.75 Crore
• Total India Gross: ₹24.50 Crore
Global Box Office Standings
The college romance has also been drawing a modest audience in international circuits. With ₹3.05 crore generated from overseas markets, the global cumulative gross for Chand Mera Dil currently stands at an estimated ₹27.55 crore at the end of its eighth day.
For a quick comparative look at how its first week shaped up day-by-day in India:
| Day / Date | India Nett Collection | Box Office Trajectory |
| Day 1 (Fri, May 22) | ₹3.00 cr | Fair Opening |
| Day 2 (Sat, May 23) | ₹3.65 cr | Weekend Jump |
| Day 3 (Sun, May 24) | ₹4.25 cr | Peak Single-Day Haul |
| Day 4 (Mon, May 25) | ₹2.25 cr | Regular Monday Dip |
| Day 5 (Tue, May 26) | ₹2.10 cr | Steady Weekday |
| Day 6 (Wed, May 27) | ₹1.90 cr | Maintained with BOGO Offer |
| Day 7 (Thu, May 28) | ₹2.20 cr | Holiday Boost (Eid) |
| Day 8 (Fri, May 29) | ₹1.30 cr | Second Friday Slowdown |
The Upstream Battle
Directed by Vivek Soni, Chand Mera Dil stars Lakshya (Aarav) and Ananya Panday (Chandni) navigating an unplanned pregnancy, mature responsibilities, and the shifting realities of love.
The movie has had to fight hard for its box office real estate. It opened directly alongside the Hollywood tentpole Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Moving into week two, it faces a further squeeze on screen count with the arrival of Ayushmann Khurrana’s comedy Pati Patni Aur Woh Do.
Trade analysts suggest that for the film to achieve a “respectable” lifetime total, it will rely heavily on an aggressive jump in ticket sales across urban metros over its second Saturday and Sunday.
