Hindi romance film, released on 2026-05-08. Runtime 2h 36m. Certified UA13+.
UA13+
Vaanki Chuki Love Story earned ₹0.38 Cr in its opening weekend (Fri + Sat + Sun). The second weekend collection stood at ₹0.09 Cr — a 76.3% drop from Weekend 1. Sharp drop typical of front-loaded blockbusters.
Vaanki Chuki Love Story opened its first week (7 days) with a total of ₹0.67 Cr. Week 2 brought in ₹0.16 Cr — a 76.1% decline from Week 1. A steep weekday-led dip after a strong opening.
Running total across all tracked weeks: ₹0.83 Cr nett India.
Vaanki Chuki Love Story is currently playing in India. Current box office footprint: 223 shows, 24 cities, 107 theatres, 2.6% occupancy. Use this section to add cast, genre, story setup, trailer highlights, songs, and audience talking points for Vaanki Chuki Love Story.
"Vaanki Chuki Love Story" opened to an extremely muted response across India, registering a dismal Day 1 collection of Nett ₹0.13 Cr upon its release on Thursday, May 8, 2026. This figure immediately set a low precedent for the film's theatrical prospects, falling significantly short of even conservative expectations for a wide Hindi release. The initial audience interest was negligible, reflected in the virtually empty cinema halls and a complete lack of pre-release buzz translating into footfalls. The absence of any significant star power or compelling marketing campaign left the film struggling to find an audience from the very first show, indicating a severe disconnect with moviegoers right out of the gate.
The collection trajectory for "Vaanki Chuki Love Story" has been concerning throughout its 16-day run. The opening weekend, spanning Day 1 to Day 3, concluded with a cumulative Nett collection of just ₹0.38 Cr. There was no noticeable growth on Saturday or Sunday, with collections remaining flat at ₹0.12 Cr and ₹0.13 Cr respectively after the opening day's ₹0.13 Cr. The subsequent weekdays continued the downward trend, with Day 4 earning ₹0.08 Cr and Day 7 plummeting to ₹0.04 Cr. The first week ultimately closed with a total of ₹0.67 Cr. Post-first week, the film experienced a precipitous drop, with Day 8 collecting a mere ₹0.01 Cr, a stark indicator of complete rejection by the audience. While there were minor fluctuations with Day 9 and Day 10 reaching ₹0.04 Cr each, collections quickly tapered off again, settling at ₹0.01 Cr for the final reported days (Day 14, 15, and 16).
Based on its performance over the first 16 days, "Vaanki Chuki Love Story" stands firmly in the 'Below Average' category, although trade analysts would more accurately classify it as a commercial disaster. With a total India Nett collection of ₹0.86 Cr so far and a daily average of ₹0.05 Cr, the film has failed to gain any traction whatsoever. Given the current collection trend, where daily numbers have dwindled to negligible figures, there is virtually no scope for recovery or maintenance of momentum. The film is on track to conclude its theatrical run with a lifetime collection struggling to cross the ₹1 Cr mark, likely settling in the range of ₹0.90 Cr to ₹0.95 Cr before being pulled from most screens due to extremely poor occupancy. This signifies a substantial financial loss for its producers and distributors.
The performance of "Vaanki Chuki Love Story" underscores the challenging landscape for films lacking established stars, strong content, or significant critical backing. Without any known franchise connection or a director with a consistent commercial track record, the film relied solely on its merit to attract audiences, a gamble that evidently did not pay off. For a Hindi film, collections below the ₹1 Cr mark are indicative of a complete failure to resonate with the broader market, placing "Vaanki Chuki Love Story" among the lowest-grossing releases of the year. This outcome highlights the paramount importance of robust pre-release strategies and a compelling narrative to capture the attention of an increasingly discerning audience.
Vaanki Chuki Love Story released in theatres on 8 May 2026 (Friday). The film has collected ₹0.83 Cr nett India across 13 days of its theatrical run. Vaanki Chuki Love Story opened with ₹0.13 Cr on Day 1 (8 May 2026 (Friday)).
Week 1: Vaanki Chuki Love Story collected ₹0.67 Cr in its first week (7 days tracked, full week). Week 2 brought in ₹0.16 Cr — 76.1% down from Week 1, a typical weekday-led dip after a strong opening weekend.
Opening Weekend: The film earned ₹0.38 Cr across its opening weekend (Friday + Saturday + Sunday). The second weekend collected ₹0.09 Cr — a 76.3% drop from Weekend 1. A significant drop typical of front-loaded releases.
Performance Trend: The best single day was Day 1 (8 May 2026 (Friday)) with ₹0.13 Cr. Recent daily averages are around ₹0.02 Cr.
| Day | Date | Net India | Gross | Running Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day 1 | 2026-05-08 | ₹0.13 Cr | ₹0.15 Cr~ | ₹0.13 Cr | 16% |
| 2 Day 2 | 2026-05-09 | ₹0.12 Cr | ₹0.14 Cr~ | ₹0.25 Cr | 30% |
| 3 Day 3 | 2026-05-10 | ₹0.13 Cr | ₹0.15 Cr~ | ₹0.38 Cr | 46% |
| 4 Day 4 | 2026-05-11 | ₹0.08 Cr | ₹0.09 Cr~ | ₹0.46 Cr | 55% |
| 5 Day 5 | 2026-05-12 | ₹0.09 Cr | ₹0.11 Cr~ | ₹0.55 Cr | 66% |
| 6 Day 6 | 2026-05-13 | ₹0.08 Cr | ₹0.09 Cr~ | ₹0.63 Cr | 76% |
| 7 Day 7 | 2026-05-14 | ₹0.04 Cr | ₹0.05 Cr~ | ₹0.67 Cr | 81% |
| 8 Day 8 | 2026-05-15 | ₹0.01 Cr | ₹0.01 Cr~ | ₹0.68 Cr | 82% |
| 9 Day 9 | 2026-05-16 | ₹0.04 Cr | ₹0.05 Cr~ | ₹0.72 Cr | 87% |
| 10 Day 10 | 2026-05-17 | ₹0.04 Cr | ₹0.05 Cr~ | ₹0.76 Cr | 92% |
| 11 Day 11 | 2026-05-18 | ₹0.03 Cr | ₹0.04 Cr~ | ₹0.79 Cr | 95% |
| 12 Day 12 | 2026-05-19 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.81 Cr | 98% |
| 13 Day 13 | 2026-05-20 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.83 Cr | 100% |
| Total Net India | ₹0.83 Cr | ||||
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