Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai box office collection day 4: David Dhawan’s romantic comedy film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, was released in theatres this Friday. Critics were not taken with the film, nor were audiences, as evidenced by reactions on social media. After a disappointing opening, the film has barely shown any growth at the box office. (Also read: Anupam Kher scolded David Dhawan for his decision to retire after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: ‘Who are you to decide?’)
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai box office update
The latest report on Sacnilk states that Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has seen a dip in collections on Monday, collecting as low as ₹2.59 crore. The film collected ₹7.50 crore on its opening day and ₹7.25 crore on Saturday. At ₹9 crore, Sunday remains the highest single-day haul for the film. This brings the total India gross collections to ₹31.86 crore and the total India net to ₹26.59 crore so far.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was released in over 2500 screens across India, making it a wide release for a non-mass-action Hindi film. Yet, it showed weak occupancy throughout the day.
About the film
The story revolves around Jass (Varun Dhawan), whose wife, Bani (Mrunal Thakur), forces him to divorce her, on the grounds that she cannot keep up with his sexual appetite. It is a sore point given his desperation to become a father. Jass eventually moves on with Preet (Pooja Hegde). The real chaos begins when both women end up pregnant- and he is the father of both children.
The film also stars Mouni Roy, Rakesh Bedi, Rajesh Kumar, Maniesh Paul and others in key roles. The film is produced by Ramesh Taurani under the banner of Tips Films and co-produced by Gaurav Bose of Maximilian Films.
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David Dhawan has decided to retire after the release of this film. Over the years, many of his comedy films have attained cult status. David Dhawan has delivered several blockbuster films with stars such as Salman Khan, Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor. Some of his biggest hits include Andaz, Biwi No.1, Judwaa, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Partner, Mr & Mrs Khiladi, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Raja Babu and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.