The box office clash between Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe and Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Daayra has begun, with both films recording modest numbers on their opening day. Released in theatres on September 18, the two films belong to very different genres but arrived with considerable attention around their star casts and filmmakers.
According to trade website Sacnilk, Vibe earned an estimated ₹1.50 crore nett in India on Day 1, while Daayra collected around ₹90 lakh nett. This gives Kunal Kemmu’s directorial a lead over Meghna Gulzar’s thriller in the opening-day box office race.
Vibe Vs Daayra Day 1 Box Office Collection
Vibe opened with approximately ₹1.50 crore nett across India on Friday. While the opening remained modest, the film recorded a slightly better first-day collection than Ek Din and Main Vaapas Aaunga, both of which opened at around ₹1.15 crore.
The film recorded an overall theatre occupancy of 13.38% across 3,194 shows.
Its occupancy increased gradually throughout the day. Morning shows recorded around 6% occupancy, which rose to 11.31% in the afternoon and reached approximately 14% during the evening.
Meanwhile, Daayra earned an estimated ₹90 lakh nett on its opening day in India. The film was screened across 2,238 shows and recorded an overall occupancy of approximately 11.65%.
Vibe Vs Daayra Day 1 Collection: Key Numbers
| Film | Day 1 India Net Collection | Shows | Overall Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibe | ₹1.50 crore | 3,194 | 13.38% |
| Daayra | ₹90 lakh | 2,238 | 11.65% |
Based on the reported Day 1 figures, Vibe opened ahead of Daayra.
Daayra’s Hindi Version Drives Opening
Daayra was released in both Hindi and Malayalam. However, the Hindi version accounted for most of the film’s opening-day earnings, while the Malayalam release contributed only a small amount.
The film is directed by Meghna Gulzar and stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles. Jitendra Joshi, Kshitee Jog, Kanwaljeet Singh, Sandeep Kulkarni and Trupti Khamkar feature in supporting roles.
The thriller draws inspiration from true events and explores themes involving revenge, justice and the consequences of media trials.
Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe Opens With ₹1.50 Crore
Written and directed by Kunal Kemmu, Vibe stars Kemmu alongside Sparsh Shrivastava and Preity Zinta.
The film combines comedy and drama while following two ordinary, tech-savvy young men who suddenly find themselves caught up in a situation involving a possible terror threat.
The film’s first-day occupancy showed improvement as the day progressed, suggesting stronger footfalls during afternoon and evening shows.
Vibe Vs Daayra: What Reviews Said
The two films also received different responses from critics.
News18 Showsha awarded Vibe 3.5 stars, while Daayra received 3 stars.
The review of Daayra noted that the film explores the uneasy line between revenge and justice while also examining the impact of media trials. The review highlighted the film’s central ideological conflict but noted that the themes were not always explored with enough consequences to make the debate fully resonate.
Meanwhile, Vibe was noted for its situational humour, performances and Kunal Kemmu’s approach to balancing comedy with a more serious subject.
Vibe Vs Daayra Box Office: What Happens Next?
Both films have started their theatrical runs with relatively modest opening numbers, making the weekend collections important for their overall box-office performance.
For Vibe, the Day 1 lead gives the Kunal Kemmu film an initial advantage in the clash. Daayra, meanwhile, will be looking to benefit from stronger audience turnout over the weekend.
With both films targeting different audiences, Saturday and Sunday collections will provide a clearer picture of how the theatrical clash develops.
For now, Vibe leads Daayra on Day 1 with ₹1.50 crore nett compared with the thriller’s estimated ₹90 lakh nett collection in India.
FAQs
1. What is Vibe Day 1 box office collection?
Vibe earned an estimated ₹1.50 crore nett in India on Day 1, according to Sacnilk.
2. What is Daayra Day 1 box office collection?
Daayra collected an estimated ₹90 lakh nett in India on its opening day.
3. Which film won the Vibe vs Daayra Day 1 box office clash?
Based on the reported opening-day India net collections, Vibe recorded a higher collection than Daayra.
4. Who directed Vibe?
Vibe is written and directed by Kunal Kemmu, who also stars in the film.
5. Who stars in Daayra?
Daayra stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles.
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