'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' box office collections day 9: Vikrant Massey’s sees growth on Saturday; mints Rs 1.72 crores

After a rather muted run in its first week, 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' saw a surprising turnaround on its ninth day at the box office. The romantic drama is directed by Santosh Singh and features Vikrant Massey, Zain Khan Durrani, and debutante Shanaya Kapoor.According to the Sacnilk website, the film managed to earn Rs 1.72 crore on day 9 alone.This marks the highest single-day collection for the film, taking its India net total to ₹2.03 crore. The global gross stands at the same figure, with no overseas earnings reported so far.

Slow start, but growing word-of-mouth is helping

The film started off quietly, opening at Rs 30 lakhs on day 1 and maintaining similar numbers over the first weekend. The weekdays saw a further dip, with earnings dropping as low as Rs 1 lakh on days 7 and 8.

Day-wise numbers:

The film mints Rs 30 lakhs on day 1, day 2: Rs 50 lakhs, day 3: Rs 50 lakhs, day 4: Rs 13 lakhs, day 5: Rs 12 lakhs, day 6: Rs 8 lakhs, day 7: Rs 7 lakhs, day 8: Rs 1 lakh, day 9: Rs 1.72 Cr

A hopeful turn for the cast and debutant Shanaya Kapoor

This late surge may not completely turn around the film’s commercial fate, but it does offer a glimmer of hope, particularly for Shanaya Kapoor, who makes her acting debut with this film. An excerpt from ETimes review reads, "Tanveer Mir’s cinematography lends stunning visual appeal, capturing both the grandeur of Mussoorie and the charm of Europe. Vishal Mishra’s soothing music further elevates the film. Despite narrative shortcomings, what works is the lead couple. Shanaya Kapoor makes an impressive debut, bringing a strong screen presence and handling emotional scenes with ease. Vikrant Massey once again proves his mettle with a nuanced performance across both light and intense moments.

Zain Khan Durrani also delivers a fine act, despite limited screen time."