Ananya Panday and Lakshya’s Chand Mera Dil is finding the road to success a bumpy one. The romantic drama, backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, has completed 10 days in theatres but is still searching for that big audience pull. According to box office tracking website Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 1.8 crore on its second Sunday (Day 10), just a slight jump from Saturday’s Rs 1.75 crore. Its India net collection currently stands at Rs 24.30 crore.
A Rocky Journey at the Box Office
The film kicked off with a decent opening weekend—Rs 3 crore on Friday, Rs 3.75 crore on Saturday, and Rs 4.25 crore on Sunday. But then came the weekdays, and collections started sliding faster than a rollercoaster. Mixed-to-negative reviews didn’t help either. To make matters worse, Hollywood horror flick Obsession swooped in and collected Rs 3.06 crore on Sunday, leaving Chand Mera Dil in the dust. Looks like the audience had a choice between love and fear, and fear won this round.
The Film That Took a Risky Turn
Set in Hyderabad, Chand Mera Dil follows two college students who start with a soft romance, then things get serious—like, really serious—after an unplanned pregnancy. They decide to get married and keep the baby, but adult life keeps throwing curveballs. Lakshya has been getting mostly positive reactions for his performance, while Ananya’s response has been more divided. Some loved her, some weren’t so sure. But the biggest talking point? A dance sequence that went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Dance Sequence Sparks Heated Debate
Ananya’s contemporary Bharatanatyam fusion number became an instant meme factory on social media. While some fans praised her effort, classical dancers and purists weren’t impressed. They criticized the choreography and execution, flooding timelines with reactions. In the midst of the backlash, renowned dancer-choreographer Sandip Soparrkar stepped in to defend Ananya, saying art should be allowed to evolve. The debate is still raging, but one thing’s for sure—everyone is talking about that dance.
With no major Bollywood releases in the near future, Chand Mera Dil has a clearer window ahead. Whether it can pick up pace will depend on stronger word-of-mouth and audience connect. For now, it’s a wait-and-watch game. Stay tuned to Cinecrazy for more masala and box office updates.