Ananya Lohia , Mumbai -  Imtiaz Ali's latest directorial, Main Vaapas Aaunga, appears to be gaining momentum at the box office after a slow start. While the film received widespread critical acclaim and emotional reactions from audiences upon release, the positive response did not immediately translate into strong ticket sales. However, strong word of mouth is now driving increased footfall in theatres across major cities.

A social media user recently shared that theatres screening Main Vaapas Aaunga in Delhi-NCR were running nearly houseful, particularly for Tuesday night shows. Similar trends were observed in Mumbai and Bengaluru, where several multiplexes reportedly had only a handful of seats remaining. The growing occupancy suggests that audience recommendations are helping the film attract more viewers. The film opened with ₹1.15 crore on Friday before witnessing growth over the weekend, collecting ₹1.85 crore on Saturday and ₹2.5 crore on Sunday. Monday's earnings remained steady at ₹1.15 crore, indicating that the film managed to hold its ground despite the usual weekday slowdown. Industry observers expect collections to rise further as positive reviews continue to spread.

Set against the backdrop of Partition and the present day, Main Vaapas Aaunga features Naseeruddin Shah in the lead role, with Diljit Dosanjh playing his grandson. Vedang Raina portrays the younger version of Shah's character, while Sharvari stars as his love interest. The film has been praised for its emotional storytelling and Imtiaz Ali's direction.

With audiences responding positively to its narrative and performances, Main Vaapas Aaunga is showing signs of a strong turnaround at the box office. The film's growing popularity highlights the power of word of mouth, proving that positive audience reception can significantly influence a movie's theatrical run even after a modest opening weekend.