Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: The Weekend Numbers Are In
Varun Dhawan’s latest romantic comedy, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, hit theatres on June 5 and has collected a total of Rs 22 crore in its opening weekend. But here’s the thing, yaar — the film stayed flat on Sunday, earning the same Rs 7.25 crore as Saturday, after a slightly higher Friday of Rs 7.50 crore. No Sunday jump? That’s got trade analysts scratching their heads. Directed by the legendary David Dhawan, this is reportedly his last directorial venture, adding sentimental value to the project. But sentiment alone doesn’t fill seats on Monday.
The cast includes Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Pandey, Jimmy Shergill, and Mouni Roy. The light-hearted story revolves around love, misunderstandings, and family chaos — classic David Dhawan territory. But with a crowded market, the film needs strong word-of-mouth to sustain momentum. Insiders say the real test begins on Monday, and the numbers so far have left everyone cautiously optimistic.
Bandar and Peddi: The Competition Heats Up
It’s not just Varun’s film in the game. Bobby Deol’s Bandar and Ram Charan’s Peddi are also running in theatres, making it a three-way clash. Among the trio, Peddi is comfortably leading with much higher collections, while Bandar is holding its own. For Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, the competition means every rupee counts. Trade experts believe that a strong Monday hold could help it recover, but if the flat trend continues, the film might struggle to cross the Rs 50 crore mark.
David Dhawan’s signature comedy style has always had a loyal fanbase, but today’s audience wants more than just laughs. With Peddi drawing family audiences and Bandar attracting action lovers, Varun’s film needs to find its niche. Reports suggest that multiplexes in metro cities are showing decent occupancy, but single screens are where the real battle lies.
Varun Dhawan’s Box Office Track Record
Varun Dhawan has had a mixed run lately. His previous film Baby John earned Rs 36 crore net in India, while Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari collected between Rs 65-70 crore net and crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide. Bhediya made Rs 67 crore net, and JugJugg Jeeyo collected Rs 85 crore net. So, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has a lot to live up to, especially given the star power and the director’s legacy.
Industry sources say that while the opening weekend is decent, the film needs to show legs in the weekdays. The Monday test is crucial — if it drops heavily, it could be a tough road ahead. But if it holds steady, Varun might just have another hit on his hands. For now, all eyes are on the Monday numbers. Will Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai survive? Only time will tell.