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Yami Gautam’s ‘Nayyi Naveli’ Opens to ₹4.58 Cr on Day 1, Falls Short of ‘Article 370’
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:03 AM
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The Hindi film starring Yami Gautam collected ₹4.58 crore on its opening day, a figure that does not match the opening performance of her earlier film Article 370.
Yami Gautam’s latest venture, ‘Nayyi Naveli’, opened on Friday to a first‑day collection of ₹4.58 crore across India. The figure, while respectable, falls short of the opening haul of her 2023 film ‘Article 370’, which crossed the ₹6 crore mark on its debut.
The film, a Hindi drama directed by a debutant filmmaker, was released in over 1,200 screens nationwide. According to trade analysts, the modest earnings reflect a lukewarm response from urban multiplex audiences, who had high expectations following Gautam’s performance in previous releases.
Gautam, who has been praised for her versatility in both commercial and parallel cinema, is expected to rely on word‑of‑mouth and critical reviews to boost the film’s run. Industry insiders suggest that the movie’s success will hinge on its performance in the second week, especially in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 cities.
Distributors have indicated that ‘Nayyi Naveli’ will continue its theatrical run for at least three weeks, with a potential digital release slated for the end of next month. The film’s producers remain optimistic, citing the star’s strong fan base and the film’s thematic relevance as key drivers for future growth.
The film, a Hindi drama directed by a debutant filmmaker, was released in over 1,200 screens nationwide. According to trade analysts, the modest earnings reflect a lukewarm response from urban multiplex audiences, who had high expectations following Gautam’s performance in previous releases.
Gautam, who has been praised for her versatility in both commercial and parallel cinema, is expected to rely on word‑of‑mouth and critical reviews to boost the film’s run. Industry insiders suggest that the movie’s success will hinge on its performance in the second week, especially in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 cities.
Distributors have indicated that ‘Nayyi Naveli’ will continue its theatrical run for at least three weeks, with a potential digital release slated for the end of next month. The film’s producers remain optimistic, citing the star’s strong fan base and the film’s thematic relevance as key drivers for future growth.