'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ box office collections day 7: Vikrant Messy and Shanaya Kapoor's film slows down; mints Rs 1.76 cr in first week

After a modestly promising weekend, 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' starring Vikrant Messy and Shanaya Kapoor has seen a consistent dip in collections during the weekdays.


According to the Sacnilk website, the romantic drama managed to bring in just Rs 8 lakhs crore on its seventh day (Thursday), taking its first-week India net total to approximately Rs 1.76 crore.



Steady Weekend, but Steep Drop During Weekdays

The film, which had a slow start, picked up slightly on Saturday and Sunday but began to fizzle out starting Monday. While the performances and storytelling found appreciation in niche circles, box office momentum hasn’t quite matched the audience goodwill.


On its opening day (Friday), the film collected Rs 30 lakhs, and then, showed a positive 66% jump on Saturday with Rs 50 lakhs. The same figure was repeated on Sunday, giving hope for a stable run. However, the film couldn’t maintain the momentum during the weekdays. Monday saw a sharp 70% decline, and the movie made only Rs 15 lakhs. The numbers kept falling; the film collected Rs 14 lakhs on Tuesday, Rs 9 lakhs on Wednesday, and finally Rs 8 lakhs on Thursday.


Low occupancy across key regions


The overall Hindi occupancy for the film on Day 7 was around 8.50%, with night shows performing slightly better at 12%. In metro regions, Mumbai led the charge with 13.75% overall occupancy, while NCR followed at 10.50%. Pune and other cities hovered around or below the 7% mark.


‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ review


The movie is getting mixed reviews from the audience. ETimes gave the Vikrant Massey starrer a 3-star rating and an excerpt from our review reads, "Tanveer Mir’s cinematography lends stunning visual appeal, capturing both the grandeur of Mussoorie and the charm of Europe. Vishal Mishra’s soothing music further elevates the film. Despite narrative shortcomings, what works is the lead couple. Shanaya Kapoor makes an impressive debut, bringing a strong screen presence and handling emotional scenes with ease. Vikrant Massey once again proves his mettle with a nuanced performance across both light and intense moments. Zain Khan Durrani also delivers a fine act, despite limited screen time."


With mixed reviews and underwhelming occupancy rates, the movie is expected to surely face some competition in the coming days.