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Metro In Dino box office Day 2: Anurag Basu's film shows solid Saturday growth

Metro In Dino box office Day 2: Anurag Basu's film shows solid Saturday growth

India Today3 days ago
Filmmaker Anurag Basu's 'Metro In Dino' is gradually picking up pace at the box office. After a modest opening, the film witnessed a surge in numbers and earned Rs 9.5 crore. Featuring a powerhouse ensemble cast including Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal, the romantic drama had opened with Rs 3.04 crore on Day 1.advertisementAs per early estimates, the film witnessed a solid jump on its first Saturday, earning Rs 6.33 crore. Saturday's performance improved steadily throughout the day. The Hindi 2D version recorded an average occupancy of 32.20 per cent, with a noticeable boost during the evening and night shows, which saw occupancy rise to nearly 39 per cent and 47 per cent, respectively.Watch the trailer here:
'Metro In Dino' opened to a strong start, marking a 300 per cent jump over Anurag Basu's 2007 sleeper hit 'Life In A Metro', which had debuted with just Rs 80 lakh. That earlier film gained traction through word-of-mouth and eventually amassed over Rs 24 crore at the domestic box office.So far, the multi-starrer seems to be finding its audience, slowly but surely. And in a crowded release window, that's often half the battle won.IndiaToday.in's review of 'Metro In Dino' reads, 'The film lets you feel. Every frame looks straight out of an art exhibition, and every song conveys something. This is cinema at its beautiful, honest best.'The film revolves around four couples navigating the ups and downs of love and commitment in different cities. It is the spiritual sequel to 'Life In A Metro' (2007), which was also directed by Basu.- EndsTrending Reel
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