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Daayra Opens to Record Low Box Office for Kareena Kapoor
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 05:47 AM
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The Hindi film Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor, earned the lowest opening day collection of her career, according to early box‑office reports.
The Hindi feature Daayra, featuring Kareena Kapoor in the lead, opened on Friday to a modest collection, marking the lowest first‑day earnings in the actress’s career. Early figures from the trade indicate a collection of just over ₹10 crore, a sharp decline from her previous releases which typically opened with ₹30–₹40 crore.
Industry analysts suggest that the film’s limited release and mixed pre‑release buzz may have contributed to the subdued opening. Despite the low numbers, the distributors are optimistic about the film’s performance over the coming weeks, citing a strong word‑of‑mouth potential.
Kareena Kapoor, who has been a box‑office mainstay since the early 2000s, is reportedly disappointed by the opening but remains hopeful that the film’s content will resonate with audiences in the longer run.
The film’s producers have stated that they will focus on targeted promotions and strategic screenings to boost the box‑office trajectory in the second week.
Industry analysts suggest that the film’s limited release and mixed pre‑release buzz may have contributed to the subdued opening. Despite the low numbers, the distributors are optimistic about the film’s performance over the coming weeks, citing a strong word‑of‑mouth potential.
Kareena Kapoor, who has been a box‑office mainstay since the early 2000s, is reportedly disappointed by the opening but remains hopeful that the film’s content will resonate with audiences in the longer run.
The film’s producers have stated that they will focus on targeted promotions and strategic screenings to boost the box‑office trajectory in the second week.