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Vedang Raina is in no rush to sign next film after success of Main Vaapas Aaunga: ‘Loving the break’ | Interview

Vedang Raina is in no rush to sign next film after success of Main Vaapas Aaunga: ‘Loving the break’ | Interview

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Actor Vedang Raina is enjoying the sweet spot of success after Imtiaz Ali‘s Main Vaapas Aaunga emerged as an unlikely box office winner. While the film had a modest start following its June 12 release, it staged a strong comeback on the strength of glowing word of mouth. Vedang says the whirlwind success is still sinking in, adding that he is in no rush to sign his next film. Vedang Raina was in Delhi recently for an event. Vedang Raina on what’s next With audiences showering love on both the film and his performance, Vedang admits the overwhelming response has been a lot to take in and is still sinking in. “Well, It’s been a lot to take in and a lot to process. I think we were just so busy in promoting, so busy in making sure the, you know, film reaches the people, and I feel like finally it did when everyone least expected it,” says Vedang, who was recently in Delhi to attend the launch of Ajio Luxe’s first-ever luxury retail store …

Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release: When and where to watch Imtiaz Ali’s Partition drama starring Vedang Raina, Sharvari

Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release: When and where to watch Imtiaz Ali’s Partition drama starring Vedang Raina, Sharvari

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Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release date: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali‘s highly acclaimed romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga is finally set to get its OTT release. Missed the film, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari, in theatres? Wait no longer as viewers can watch the film from the comfort of their homes from tomorrow! Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release date: Vedang Raina and Sharvari in a still from the film. Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release date On Thursday, the official account of Netflix India announced through an Instagram post that Main Vaapas Aaunga is all set to premiere on the platform on August 7, Friday. “78 saal pehle jo kahaani adhoori reh gayi thi, woh ab poori hogi! Watch Main Vaapas Aaunga, out 7 August, on Netflix!” read the caption. About Main Vaapas Aaunga Main Vaapas Aaunga is directed by Imtiaz Ali and tells the story of a 95-year-old man who suffers a stroke while desperately trying to rush to Pakistan. His grandson is able to piece together bits and pieces from a pre-partition past as …

With Alpha & Main Vaapas Aaunga, Sharvari Back-To-Back Misses Two 100 Crore Grossers!

With Alpha & Main Vaapas Aaunga, Sharvari Back-To-Back Misses Two 100 Crore Grossers!

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Alpha & Main Vaapas Aaunga Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit: Instagram) Bollywood beauty Sharvari featured in back-to-back two big films – Main Vaapas Aaunga and then Alpha. Expectations were huge from both the movies, but unfortunately, none of them could hit the 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for a detailed report! Main Vaapas Aaunga Worldwide Box Office Collection Imtiaz Ali’s directorial Main Vaapas Aaunga is nearing the end of its box office run. The romantic period drama co-starring Diljit Dosanjh and Vedang Raina collected 98.76 crore gross in 53 days of its theatrical journey. It has amassed 65.07 crore net in India, which converts to 76.78 crore in gross total. The remaining 21.98 crore gross comes from the overseas markets. How much did Alpha earned worldwide? YRF’s first female spy action thriller Alpha turned out to be a big box office disappointment. Made on a massive budget of 100 crore, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer could not even recover its complete budget through the global run. In about a month, it …

Imtiaz Ali reacts as Main Vaapas Aaunga completes 50 days in theatres

Imtiaz Ali reacts as Main Vaapas Aaunga completes 50 days in theatres

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali‘s latest release ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ has completed 50 days in theatres, bringing a celebratory moment for the entire team. In a nod to the milestone, Imtiaz Ali penned a long note and wrote, “50 days in cinemas!! this is a rare feat for any film. Main Vaapas Aaunga achieves this today and my first thought is of gratitude towards the audience – the good people that watch cinema, who invested emotionally in the film and convinced others to watch it, who created the extraordinary word of mouth – for no reason except that they liked the film. may the tribe increase!” The filmmaker expressed gratitude toward the audience’s response, adding that it inspires him to make more entertaining cinema. “The positive reaction of the audience to MVA is a beacon of hope for all contemporary filmmakers. The love that the audience has shown us will always be in my heart and inspire me to make better and more entertaining cinema in its service.the love that the stellar cast and crew put into …

Main Vaapas Aaunga North America Box Office (Closing Collection): Beats Cocktail 2

Main Vaapas Aaunga North America Box Office (Closing Collection): Beats Cocktail 2

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Main Vaapas Aaunga North America Box Office Final Update! (Photo Credit: Maddock Films/Instagram) Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina starrer Main Vaapas Aaunga has wrapped up its theatrical journey in North America. Imtiaz Ali’s directorial gained a respectable total, emerging as a hit in the overseas market. It also performed better than Welcome To The Jungle and Alpha. Scroll below for the closing collection. Main Vaapas Aaunga North America Box Office According to Venky Box Office, Main Vaapas Aaunga wrapped up its run in North America, accumulating $1.48 million. When converted into INR, the collection comes to about 14.29 crore gross. The romantic period drama has gained a hit verdict in NA. 4th highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 in North America One would be shocked to learn that Main Vaapas Aaunga received more love than Shahid Kapoor’s Cocktail 2 ($1.45 million), Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle ($1.25 million) and Alia Bhatt’s Alpha ($955K) in North America. It has emerged as the 4th highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 in the overseas market. The romantic period drama stayed …

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga Emerges a Hit After Defying Early Box Office Odds

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga Emerges a Hit After Defying Early Box Office Odds

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Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga released in theatres last month to positive reviews but opened to a slow start at the box office. However, the film went on to script one of the year’s biggest turnaround stories, emerging as one of the most talked-about theatrical success stories through the sheer strength of audience appreciation. Now in its sixth week in theatres, the romantic drama set against the backdrop of partition has officially been declared a commercial hit after recovering its costs through theatrical and non-theatrical revenues, producer Mohit Choudhary said in a statement to PTI. “The box office success of Main Vaapas Aaunga is a reflection of the love the film has received from the audience. A very strong word of mouth powers it ahead as it marches towards a 50-plus day theatrical run,” he said. ‘In its sixth week now, the film has already recovered its cost from the theatrical and non-theatrical revenue streams. This seemed extremely difficult at the start of its theatrical journey. While the film has been and will always remain …

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga declared a commercial hit as it enters 6th week in theatres

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga declared a commercial hit as it enters 6th week in theatres

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Main Vaapas Aaunga was released in theatres last month to positive reviews but had a slow start at the box office. But nobody could predict the remarkable box-office turnaround of the Imtiaz Ali film, which has surely become one of the year’s most talked-about success stories so far. Main Vaapas Aaunga box office saw a growth due to positive word of mouth. What the producer said Now in its sixth week in theatres, the romantic drama has managed to become a commercial hit by recovering its costs through theatrical and non-theatrical revenues, said producer Mohit Choudhary in a statement to news agency PTI. “The box office success of Main Vaapas Aaunga is a reflection of the love the film has received from the audience. A very strong word of mouth powers it ahead as it marches towards a 50-plus day theatrical run,” he said. “In its sixth week now, the film has already recovered its cost from the theatrical and non-theatrical revenue streams. This seemed extremely difficult at the start of its theatrical journey. While …

‘Otherwise it can be rage-bait’: Why Main Vaapas Aaunga writer balanced Partition scenes | Bollywood News

‘Otherwise it can be rage-bait’: Why Main Vaapas Aaunga writer balanced Partition scenes | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 19, 2026 06:07 PM IST Imtiaz Ali’s period coming-of-age film Main Vaapas Aaunga has been unanimously applauded for its take on Partition and reconciliation. It revolves around a 95-year-old man Ishwar’s (Naseeruddin Shah) desire to visit his hometown of Sargodha in Pakistan, much to the confusion of his family, including his grandson Nirvair (Diljit Dosanjh). Now, the film’s co-writer Nayanika Mahtani has opened up on several aspects of the film and its themes that continue to resonate with the audience across the country. How Nayanika Mahtani met Imtiaz Ali Nandita chanced upon a meeting with Imtiaz in Mussoorie, where she handed him her last novel, Across The Line, also based on Partition. Since he was also exploring a Partition tale then, he asked her to write 20-30 pages on the subject. Imtiaz, impressed by the direction she took her story in, replied to her, “We are on.” Staying clear of ‘otherness’ “I was, of course, thrilled to be telling a Partition story, and that too with the sensibility that Imtiaz brings to …

Vedang Raina says audiences ‘advocated’ for Main Vaapas Aaunga when they ‘tried and failed’ at marketing: ‘It was rough’

Vedang Raina says audiences ‘advocated’ for Main Vaapas Aaunga when they ‘tried and failed’ at marketing: ‘It was rough’

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Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga continues its theatrical run more than a month after its June 12, 2026 release. Despite a slow start at the box office, the film steadily found its audience, thanks to glowing reviews and strong word of mouth. The emotional story struck a chord with viewers, helping the film collect ₹93.42 crore worldwide so far. While the response from those who watched the film was overwhelmingly positive, its opening weekend told a different story. Vedang Raina recalls the film’s painful opening weekend, audience-led turnaround and his most emotional scene. Looking back on those difficult first few days, actor Vedang Raina opened up about the disappointment, and the audience-driven turnaround that followed. The first three days were difficult In a conversation with Galatta Plus, Vedang spoke about the film’s challenging start and how audiences eventually became its biggest champions. Before the film reached theatres, the makers held several preview screenings in cities like Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. He estimated that nearly a thousand people had seen the movie early across screenings in …

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga defies industry norms, word-of-mouth drive Rs 77 cr earning | Bollywood News

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga defies industry norms, word-of-mouth drive Rs 77 cr earning | Bollywood News

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4 min readUpdated: Jul 2, 2026 02:22 PM IST AT a time when most filmmakers are chasing big box-office numbers, the Imtiaz Ali-directed Main Vaapas Aaunga adopted the strategy of “audience-first”. Ahead of its theatrical release, the makers had decided they would not rely on the conventional opening-weekend optics. Instead, they placed their faith in audiences and put efforts in making connections with them. After a slow start following its June 12 release, the film registered an impressive box-office turnaround in its second weekend and has continued to draw a steady number of viewers since. While it has not emerged as a big commercial success, it has sparked conversations and earned widespread critical acclaim. The film, as of Day 21 of its release, has earned more than Rs 77 crore worldwide. According to Sacnilk, the film is currently running across 660 shows and its total India gross collections is Rs 60.85 crore, so far. The film, which explores the lifelong trauma that those who were impacted during the 1947 India-Pakistan Partition suffered, has found resonance …