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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Metro... In Dino' Box Office collection day 4: Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta starrer inches closer to the Rs 20 crore mark
's new film 'Metro... In Dino' has made a decent mark at the box office in its first four days. Starring a crowd of popular actors like , , , Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, , Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh, the film opened in cinemas on 4 July. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This musical drama dives into love and relationships in today's busy city life. A modern twist on urban love 'Metro... In Dino' is called a spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu's 2007 film 'Life... In A Metro'. Back then, Basu explored how love and heartbreak play out in crowded city streets. Now, he returns with fresh stories, following four new couples as they face their own ups and downs. Interestingly, Konkona Sen Sharma is the only actor from the original film who has come back for this new chapter. The rest of the cast brings a mix of fresh faces and seasoned stars who help paint a lively picture of love in the modern age. Box office numbers so far The film had a fair start at the box office, picking up more pace over the weekend. On its first day (Friday), 'Metro... In Dino' earned around Rs 3.5 crore. Saturday saw a jump to Rs 6 crore, and Sunday went even higher at Rs 7.25 crore, taking advantage of the weekend crowd. However, like many films, it faced a dip on its first Monday. Early estimates by Sacnilk show the movie collected Rs 2.5 crore on day 4. This brings its total collection in India to Rs 19.25 crore. Here's a quick breakdown of its day-wise collections: Day 1 (Friday): Rs 3.5 crore Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 6 crore Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 7.25 crore Day 4 (Monday): Rs 2.5 crore (early estimates) Total: Rs 19.25 crore Music that touches the heart Pritam has worked his magic once again by giving the film soulful songs. Just like he did with 'Life... Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In A Metro', his music this time lifts every emotion in the story. It adds an extra layer to the scenes of joy, confusion and heartbreak, helping the audience connect even more deeply. Critics weigh in on the box office run Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh spoke about why the numbers could have been higher. According to him, while the film did well over the weekend, it lost out on some business because of tough competition. He shared on Twitter, 'Metro In Dino shows encouraging trends over the weekend, clearly indicating that its target audience – urban centres – has responded positively to the film... However, the weekend total remains on the lower side. ' The film minted Rs 16.58 crore net over its opening weekend. Adarsh added, 'The weekend numbers could've been stronger in an open run, but the presence of two major #Hollywood films – 'Jurassic World Rebirth' and 'F1 The Movie' – along with the steady performance of the holdover title 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has resulted in a division of business.' He also pointed out that the coming weekdays are going to be very important for the film. 'Metro In Dino needs to hold steady at Friday levels [or thereabouts] to register a healthy total,' he said. 'Metro... In Dino' review The Times of India, in its review, highlighted that while the film is quite pleasant, some parts felt a bit scattered. The review reads, "Despite being largely pleasant, some tracks don't quite add up, feel uneven and don't know where to end. After an engaging build up, the second half feels a tad stretched. You also wish the story scratched the surface a little more, especially for Konkona-Neena Gupta track, where the actors have the potential and gravitas to dig deeper. " But they also praised the movie for doing something Bollywood has missed recently. 'There has been a scarcity of love stories in Bollywood and Metro In Dino, elevated by some fine performances, fills that gap perfectly. It is a breezy, intimate watch tailor-made for a rainy day."
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Did You Spot Pankaj Tripathi And Ali Fazal's Sly Mirzapur Reunion In Metro... In Dino?
In the big, bad world of Mirzapur, Kaleen Bhaiya and Guddu Bhaiya, two key characters in the Prime Video series played by Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, respectively, have been at loggerheads since the first season. Who would have thought director Anurag Basu would give a hat-tip to this famed Mirzapur duo in his film Metro... In Dino, which hit the theatres on July 4, 2025. Metro... In Dino is the follow-up to Anurag Basu's critically acclaimed Life... In A Metro, which was released 18 years ago. Like its predecessor, Metro... In Dino is also a hyperlink romance drama which explores modern-day relationships, this time in four different fast-paced metro cities. Anurag Basu, who also self-references his filmography in his latest offering, manages to connect Mirzapur co-stars Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal who star in Metro... In Dino in different short segments of the film. SPOILERS AHEAD Towards the end of the film, Ali Fazal's character Aakash is crossing the road in a hurry when he bumps into Monty (Pankaj Tripathi)'s car. Aakash would have been run over by Monty had he not pulled the brakes just in time (or when the director asked him to *wink wink*). Monty, like any driver on the road, was startled to see this stranger appear out of nowhere in front of his car. "Aey Guddu!" says Monty when Aakash almost crashes into his car. Even though this one-liner is dubbed over the original dialogue, this Mirzapur reference, no matter how pointed, works eliciting laughs out of the audience. This reference was also a light-bulb moment for many viewers who realised that Monty and Aakash, strangers in Metro... In Dino, are also Kaleen Bhaiya and Guddu Bhaiya, sworn enemies in Mirzapur. The line "Aey Guddu!" has nothing to do with the central theme and since Monty and Aakash never really meet at any other juncture during the duration of almost three hours, it makes sense why Anurag Basu would have wanted to sneak in this Mirzapur reference somewhere. Now waiting for Mirzapur season four or Mirzapur: The Film to see the reunion of Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal in the heartland, away from the metros.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Metro... In Dino' Box Office collection day 3: Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi's romantic drama earns Rs 7.25 crore on Sunday
Anurag Basu 's new film 'Metro... In Dino' has hit the big screen with a host of popular stars. The cast includes Sara Ali Khan , Aditya Roy Kapur , Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher , Konkona Sen Sharma , Pankaj Tripathi , Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Released on 4 July, this musical drama looks at love and relationships in today's busy cities. The film's music is by Pritam, who has once again added magic with his songs. 'Metro... In Dino' is a spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu's 2007 film 'Life... In A Metro'. Konkona Sen Sharma is the only actor from the original film to return for this story. This time, the film follows four new couples as they face ups and downs in love. Steady start at the box office As per Sacnilk, 'Metro... In Dino' had a decent first weekend. The film collected Rs 3.5 crore on Friday, its opening day. It saw a big jump on Saturday with earnings of Rs 6 crore, which means a rise of 71.43% from the day before. On Sunday, it made Rs 7.25 crore, bringing its total to Rs 16.75 crore. On Sunday, the film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 39.75%. Morning shows had about 15.98% audience, afternoons rose to 46.62%, evenings were the highest at 57.14%, and night shows had 39.27%. Box Office Collection Day 1 (Friday): Rs 3.5 crore Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 6 crore Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 7.25 crore Total: Rs 16.75 crore ETimes review for the film reads, "Despite being largely pleasant, some tracks don't quite add up, feel uneven and don't know where to end. After an engaging build up, the second half feels a tad stretched. You also wish the story scratched the surface a little more, especially for Konkona-Neena Gupta track, where the actors have the potential and gravitas to dig deeper. There has been a scarcity of love stories in Bollywood and Metro In Dino, elevated by some fine performances, fills that gap perfectly. It is a breezy, intimate watch tailor-made for a rainy day."
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Metro In Dino box office collection day 1: Anurag Basu film opens 300% higher than Life in a Metro, earns ₹3 crore
Metro in Dino box office collection day 1: Anurag Basu's musical romantic drama, which stars an ensemble cast of Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal, was released in theatres amid much anticipation. As per the latest update on Sacnilk, the film made an opening day haul of ₹3.04 crore. Metro in Dino box office collection day 1: Sara Ali Khan plays Chumki in the film. Metro in Dino box office update The report states that Metro in Dino has collected an opening day figure of ₹3.04 crore, as per early estimates. The number may appear small if compared with some of the big Bollywood releases of recent times but is a good achievement for a film of this scale and genre. Romantic dramas do not take big openings in India. For instance, Life in a Metro, the 2007 sleeper hit, opened at just ₹80 lakh upon release. However, it built on its word of mouth to end up with a lifetime domestic collection of over ₹24 crore. Basu would hope that Metro In Dino can do something similar. Given the positive reviews the film has received, there are high chances of a positive word of mouth. About Metro in Dino The film revolves around four couples navigating the ups and downs of love and commitment in different cities.. The music has been composed by Pritam. It is the spiritual sequel to Life... In A Metro (2007), which was also directed by Anurag Basu, and starred Irrfan. Only Konkona from the main cast has returned for the sequel. An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film read, 'The film is an anthology, all connected by the thread of love, in different forms, at different ages. Falling in love with another person, falling in love with the same person again and again (that's marriage, as someone quips)... It's tough to pin down the plot neatly. Perhaps that's the point. One character rediscovers love in his wife, another reconnects with an old flame, while a third couple grapples with the conundrum: life or passion?'
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Metro In Dino box office collection day 2: Anurag Basu's film sees growth in business, makes over ₹6 crore
Box office report The report states that Metro in Dino has collected ₹6.33 crore on the second day, as per early estimates. The total stands at ₹9.83 crore. The business saw a growth after day 1. The opening day collection was ₹3.5 When it comes to occupancy, the film had an overall 27.18 per cent occupancy in Hindi on Saturday. The morning shows saw 11.65 per cent footfall, while afternoon shows registered 30.95 per cent footfall. The evening shows had 38.95 per cent footfall. The romantic film was released on July 4. Life in a Metro, which was released in 2007, was a sleeper hit. It has opened at just ₹80 lakh upon release. However, it built on its word of mouth to end up with a lifetime domestic collection of over ₹24 crore. About Metro in Dino With music composed by Pritam, this film is the spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu's 2007 hit Life... In A Metro, which starred Irrfan. Notably, Konkona Sensharma is the only lead from the original cast to reprise her role in the sequel. Sticking to the concept from the first part, the film follows the lives of four couples as they navigate the highs and lows of love and commitment in different cities. The musical romantic drama is written and directed by Anurag Basu and produced by T-Series Films and Anurag Basu Productions. The film weaves together several stories of contemporary couples and features an ensemble cast, including Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film opened to a positive response from critics. According to a review by Hindustan Times, the film is a 'messy-yet-beautiful ode to modern-day romance, is elevated by Pritam's score'. 'The screenplay and story are by Basu, and there's something magical that he brings to the big screen. One of the most innovative filmmakers of our time, he has touched upon a plethora of subjects- from identity crisis, to loneliness, to infidelity (pronounced hilariously as 'infertility' by Pankaj Tripathi's character), to loss- and condensed them into a 162-minute film,' read the review.
