Anurag Basu’s new romantic drama “Metro In Dino” is doing well at the box office. The film, which released on July 4, saw good growth in earnings on its second day, Saturday.
Box Office Report
On day 2, the film earned ₹6.33 crore, taking the total to ₹9.83 crore in just two days. On the first day (Friday), it collected ₹3.5 crore. The film’s performance improved over the weekend, which is a good sign.
Occupancy Details
On Saturday:
- Overall Hindi occupancy was 27.18%.
- Morning shows had 11.65% footfall.
- Afternoon shows had 30.95% footfall.
- Evening shows had the highest at 38.95%.
About the Film
“Metro In Dino” is a romantic musical drama directed by Anurag Basu and produced by T-Series Films and Anurag Basu Productions. The film follows the lives of four modern couples facing challenges in love and relationships across different cities.
The film features a big star cast, including:
- Sara Ali Khan
- Aditya Roy Kapur
- Neena Gupta
- Anupam Kher
- Konkona Sen Sharma
- Pankaj Tripathi
- Ali Fazal
- Fatima Sana Shaikh
Connection to the 2007 Film
“Metro In Dino” is considered a spiritual sequel to Basu’s 2007 hit “Life… In A Metro”. That earlier film started with a small box office collection of ₹80 lakh but became a hit through strong word-of-mouth and earned over ₹24 crore in its lifetime. Actress Konkona Sen Sharma is the only lead from the original film to return in this new one.
Critical Response
The film has received positive reviews from critics. A review called it a “messy-yet-beautiful ode to modern-day romance,” praising Pritam’s music and Basu’s direction. The film touches on various real-life topics like loneliness, love, identity crisis, and even loss, all packed into a 162-minute experience.
Overall, Metro In Dino is off to a strong start at the box office and is getting love from both audiences and critics.
