Chand Mera Dil Holds Strong on Saturday — Solid Weekend Momentum — Live · 8 AM ₹1.01 Cr | 2-Day Total ₹3.94 Cr
Chand Mera Dil is tracking at ₹1.01 Cr nett on Day 2 (2nd Saturday · 23 May 2026), with a 2-day cumulative total of ₹3.94 Cr nett. Occupancy on Day 2 is tracking at 6.0%.
About the Movie
| Release Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Starring | Ananya Panday and Lakshya (who starred in Kill) |
| Director | Vivek Soni (who directed Meenakshi Sundareshwar) |
| Producer | Karan Johar (Dharma Productions) |
Chand Mera Dil is a romantic drama film that has just hit the theaters. It marks an exciting collaboration between Dharma Productions and a fresh on-screen pairing. Core Overview Release Date: May 22, 2026 Starring: Ananya Panday and Lakshya (who starred in Kill) Director: Vivek Soni (who directed Meenakshi Sundareshwar) Producer: Karan Johar (Dharma Productions)
The Plot
The film follows the story of Aarav and Chandni. It centers around a passionate college romance that burns bright, but the sudden, harsh realities of adulthood strike far too soon. The narrative explores how their relationship is tested, forced to evolve, and fractured as they navigate mature responsibilities and the complications of growing up.
Key Highlights
| The Extended Cut | Right before its release, the filmmakers voluntarily added 8 new scenes (totalling about 11 minutes of footage) to smooth out the emotional beats of the story, bringing the final runtime to nearly 2 hours and 26 minutes. |
| Affordable Ticket Strategy | To draw audiences in for opening weekend, the makers introduced a special pricing tier across India—tickets for all morning and afternoon shows (before 5:00 PM) are priced at flat ₹149, shifting to ₹199 for evening shows. |
| The Music | As a musical romance, the soundtrack features soulful tracks like "Aitbaar" by Faheem Abdullah and "Khasiyat" by Raghav Chaitanya and Jonita Gandhi, which are already gaining traction. |
| Run Time | 2 hours and 26 minutes |
| Genre | Romantic Drama / Musical |
Day-by-Day Journey
Why Chand Mera Dil Is Holding So Well
Day 2 · 2nd Saturday · 23 May 2026Chand Mera Dil collected ₹1.01 Cr net at the India box office on Day 2 (2nd Saturday · 23 May 2026), fell sharply from Day 1's ₹2.93 Cr (-65.5%). The film's 2-day cumulative net now stands at ₹3.94 Cr.
Theatre occupancy on Day 2 was recorded at 6.0%, placing the film in the MID occupancy bracket. Independent led the multiplex chains with 8.1% occupancy across 224 theatres and 1,199 shows. A total of 79,131 tickets were sold in 3,908 shows across 692 theatres on the day.
The film is running in Hindi with 6.1% occupancy, 3,908 shows and 47,243 tickets sold on Day 2.
Geographically, Karnataka leads all reporting states with 13.0% occupancy, while Bengaluru tops among metros at 22.3%. At the other end, Punjab posted the softest state numbers at 2.4%. 1 state — Karnataka — crossed the HIGH ≥ 10% occupancy threshold, signalling strong pockets of audience demand.
The film's performance through 2nd Saturday · 23 May 2026 will be a key indicator for its theatrical run.
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