Magic of movies: Alia Bhatt cheers as Main Vaapas Aaunga sees 130 per cent jump

Actor Alia Bhatt backed Main Vaapas Aaunga after Sharvari shared a post about the film's second-weekend surge. The response underlined the film's turnaround, with word of mouth driving fresh shows and stronger collections.

In Short

• Alia Bhatt praised Imtiaz Ali's film Main Vaapas Aaunga for box office growth
• The film showed 130% jump on second Saturday with added shows
• Sharvari expressed gratitude for the audience's emotional connection

Actor Alia Bhatt cheered for filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's latest release Main Vaapas Aaunga after the film showed growth at the box office in its second weekend. On Tuesday, Alia reacted to a post by her Alpha co-star Sharvari, who also features in the film, and wrote on her Instagram Stories, "The magic of the movies (sic)."

Sharvari's post highlighted that Main Vaapas Aaunga had registered 130 per cent growth on the second Saturday and that new shows had been added in week two. The post came as the film continued its turnaround at the box office after a modest start, with audience response and word of mouth helping it gather momentum.

What Sharvari said in her post

In her caption, Sharvari wrote, "I don't know if there's a greater feeling than seeing something you poured your heart into find a place in other people's hearts. The messages, the videos, the tears, the conversations, the love... I've been reading and watching all of it, often with tears in my own eyes. Every actor dreams of being a part of a story that stays with people long after they leave the theatre (sic)."

She added that seeing so many people connect with Main Vaapas Aaunga the way they have has been incredibly humbling. "Thank you for showing up. Thank you for feeling every emotion with us. Thank you for carrying this film forward with your love. My heart is very, very full. P.S. The polaroid in the last slide..(sic)," she added.

All about Main Vaapas Aaunga's box office turnaround

According to trade website Sacnilk, the film has recorded worldwide gross collections of Rs 44.07 crore, including India gross of Rs 31.97 crore and overseas gross of Rs 12.10 crore in 11 days. It has collected Rs 26.75 crore nett across 22,023 shows.

Imtiaz Ali had earlier said he was surprised by the film's box-office rise. During a visit to cinema halls screening the film on Friday, he interacted with audiences and said the collections on the Friday a week after release were almost double those of the opening Friday. He said this had happened because of the audience and strong word of mouth. Calling it an overwhelming feeling, he said he was very happy, a little surprised, and grateful to the audience.

Here's a peek at the film's growth at the box office:

Total (Day 1–11):

• India Gross: Rs 31.98 Cr
• India Nett: Rs 26.75 Cr

Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari and Vedang Raina, Main Vaapas Aaunga released on June 12. The film clashed with Haunted 3D and Bharat Bhhagya Viddhata. It has also sustained its run despite competition from the newly released Cocktail 2.

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