Hindi drama film, released on 2026-05-01. Runtime 2h 13m. Certified UA13+.
UA13+
Pratyabartan earned ₹0.06 Cr in its opening weekend (Fri + Sat + Sun). The second weekend collection stood at ₹0.09 Cr — a 50.0% increase from Weekend 1. Strong hold indicating good word-of-mouth.
Weekend 3: ₹0.02 Cr (▼ 77.8% vs prev).
Pratyabartan opened its first week (7 days) with a total of ₹0.14 Cr. Week 2 brought in ₹0.16 Cr — a 14.3% increase from Week 1. The film is showing healthy legs at the box office.
Week 3: ₹0.07 Cr (▼ 56.3%) (running).
Running total across all tracked weeks: ₹0.37 Cr nett India.
"Pratyabartan" (The Return), a compelling family drama, delves into the intricate tapestry of human relationships and the enduring power of homecoming. Directed by Alok Sharma, the film centers on Raghav, a successful city-dweller, who is compelled to return to his ancestral village after a decade, following an unexpected family crisis. His arrival stirs up old rivalries and unearths long-buried secrets, forcing him to confront the decisions of his past and the expectations of his estranged family. The narrative gracefully explores themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the poignant search for identity amidst changing times. Lead performances by Rajeev Kapoor as the conflicted Raghav and Priya Singh as his pragmatic sister are touted as emotionally resonant. Produced by Visionary Films, Pratyabartan stands out for its authentic portrayal of rural life and its universal message about finding solace in one's roots. It's a poignant cinematic journey that promises to tug at the heartstrings, making it a must-watch for connoisseurs of meaningful Indian cinema.
"Pratyabartan" commenced its theatrical run with an almost imperceptible whisper at the box office, recording a Nett collection of just ₹0.01 Cr on its first day, April 30th, 2026, ahead of its official release on May 1st. The subsequent day, coinciding with its declared release, saw a marginal uptick to ₹0.03 Cr. The initial three days, deemed its opening weekend as per trade reports, concluded with a cumulative Nett sum of merely ₹0.06 Cr. This performance falls significantly below even the most modest expectations for a Hindi feature film, indicating a complete lack of audience awareness, minimal pre-release buzz, and negligible demand. Such abysmal opening figures suggest a minimal screen count, extremely poor occupancy rates across limited showings, and an immediate struggle for theatrical viability right from the outset. The film failed to register any impact with the audience whatsoever, suggesting an instant rejection or simply an unnoticed arrival.
The collection trajectory for "Pratyabartan" has remained consistently stable, albeit at alarmingly low levels, throughout its 23-day run. Following its muted opening weekend of ₹0.06 Cr, the subsequent weekdays from Day 4 to Day 7 managed to add ₹0.08 Cr, bringing the first week's total to ₹0.14 Cr. This pattern of weekdays contributing more than the opening weekend is highly unusual and merely underscores the extremely low base from which the film started. The second week saw a slightly improved contribution, earning ₹0.16 Cr, pushing the cumulative to ₹0.30 Cr by the end of Day 14. Collections in the third week and onwards, notably after a N/A reporting for Day 15 which can be assumed as negligible or nil, maintained a similar low-level stability, hovering between ₹0.01 Cr and ₹0.02 Cr daily. This consistent low-level earning, while 'stable' as per trade parlance, points to minimal show allocations, likely early morning or late-night slots, with barely any footfall across metropolitan and mass centres alike.
With a current India Nett total of ₹0.40 Cr after 23 running days, "Pratyabartan" has unequivocally been declared a "Below Average" performer, a diplomatic term for what is essentially a box office disaster. The daily average collection of ₹0.02 Cr reinforces the film's dire commercial prospects. Given its anemic performance thus far and the absence of any discernible upward trend, a recovery or significant momentum shift is entirely out of the question. The film is currently running on borrowed time, likely in a handful of screens, primarily due to existing programming schedules rather than genuine demand. The final lifetime collection for "Pratyabartan" is projected to wrap up well under the ₹0.50 Cr mark, potentially adding another ₹0.02-₹0.05 Cr at best before its theatrical run is completely curtailed. This performance represents a substantial financial loss for its producers and distributors.
"Pratyabartan" appears to be an independent release or perhaps the work of a nascent production house or directorial team, given the complete lack of pre-release hype or industry buzz. Without any prior benchmarks from a known franchise or a director's established filmography to compare against, its performance can only be judged on its own merits, or rather, its lack thereof. In the highly competitive landscape of Hindi cinema, such a low-key arrival and immediate commercial failure often highlight challenges in production scale, marketing outreach, and perhaps, the film's intrinsic appeal to a wider audience. The industry will likely view "Pratyabartan" as a stark reminder of the financial risks involved in filmmaking without adequate backing or a compelling commercial package.
Pratyabartan released in theatres on 1 May 2026 (Friday). The film has collected ₹0.37 Cr nett India across 19 days of its theatrical run. Pratyabartan opened with ₹0.01 Cr on Day 1 (30 April 2026 (Thursday)).
Week 1: Pratyabartan collected ₹0.14 Cr in its first week (7 days tracked, full week). Week 2 brought in ₹0.16 Cr — 14.3% up from Week 1, indicating strong legs.
Opening Weekend: The film earned ₹0.06 Cr across its opening weekend (Friday + Saturday + Sunday). The second weekend collected ₹0.09 Cr — a 50.0% increase from Weekend 1. This is a strong hold, showing consistent audience interest.
Performance Trend: The best single day was Day 10 (10 May 2026 (Sunday)) with ₹0.04 Cr. Recent daily averages are around ₹0.02 Cr.
| Day | Date | Net India | Gross | Running Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day 1 | 2026-04-30 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.01 Cr | 3% |
| 2 Day 2 | 2026-05-01 | ₹0.03 Cr | ₹0.04 Cr~ | ₹0.04 Cr | 11% |
| 3 Day 3 | 2026-05-02 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.06 Cr | 16% |
| 4 Day 4 | 2026-05-03 | ₹0.03 Cr | ₹0.04 Cr~ | ₹0.09 Cr | 24% |
| 5 Day 5 | 2026-05-04 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.10 Cr | 27% |
| 6 Day 6 | 2026-05-05 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.12 Cr | 32% |
| 7 Day 7 | 2026-05-06 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.14 Cr | 38% |
| 8 Day 8 | 2026-05-08 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.16 Cr | 43% |
| 9 Day 9 | 2026-05-09 | ₹0.03 Cr | ₹0.04 Cr~ | ₹0.19 Cr | 51% |
| 10 Day 10 | 2026-05-10 | ₹0.04 Cr | ₹0.05 Cr~ | ₹0.23 Cr | 62% |
| 11 Day 11 | 2026-05-11 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.25 Cr | 68% |
| 12 Day 12 | 2026-05-12 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.27 Cr | 73% |
| 13 Day 13 | 2026-05-13 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.29 Cr | 78% |
| 14 Day 14 | 2026-05-14 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.30 Cr | 81% |
| 15 Day 15 | 2026-05-15 | — | — | ₹0.30 Cr | 81% |
| 16 Day 16 | 2026-05-16 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.31 Cr | 84% |
| 17 Day 17 | 2026-05-17 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.32 Cr | 86% |
| 18 Day 18 | 2026-05-18 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.33 Cr | 89% |
| 19 Day 19 | 2026-05-19 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.35 Cr | 95% |
| 20 Day 20 | 2026-05-20 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.37 Cr | 100% |
| Total Net India | ₹0.37 Cr | ||||
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