Daayra’s Day‑2 Box‑Office Shows Modest Uptick, Net Collection Reaches Rs 2.60 Cr

When Daayra rolled out of its doors on September 18, the buzz was decent but the cash‑flow modest. Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s first on‑screen pairing earned roughly a crore net on day one – not spectacular, yet not a total flop either.

Fast‑forward to day two, and the numbers nudged upward. Trade chatter suggests the film picked up Rs 1.60 crore net from 2,062 shows, taking the cumulative net to about Rs 2.60 crore across the country. In gross terms that translates to roughly Rs 3.10 crore.

Looking at the theater occupancy, things are still tentative. Overall fill‑rates hovered around 20.46%, with morning slots dragging at just over 8 % while evenings and night shows fared better, clocking in the high‑20s. It’s a mixed picture – a modest lift but certainly not a runaway hit.

Adding a layer of competition, Kunal Kemmu’s VIBE is already pulling ahead, racking up Rs 4.35 crore net in the same two‑day window. That certainly puts Daayra in a tight spot, forcing it to vie for screen space and audience attention.

Directed by National Award‑winner Meghna Gulzar and backed by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, Daayra is billed as a gritty criminal thriller that probes societal divides after a chilling act. The film’s dark, stark poster hints at its serious tone, and the cast’s chemistry is being praised even if the box‑office response remains tentative.

All things considered, Daayra’s day‑two performance signals a gentle upward tick rather than a dramatic surge. Whether the film can sustain this momentum or will be eclipsed by stronger contenders remains to be seen as the weekend unfolds.