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Metro In Dino of Anurag Basu continues to march on at the box office, with Sunday (Day 10) being another peak for the urban romance drama. The movie, which has Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and others, has collected a massive amount on its second weekend, showing good word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest.
Day 10 Occupancy and Collection
On its 10th day (Sunday, July 13), Metro In Dino grossed an estimated ₹5 crore, bringing its India net collection to ₹38.85 crore in the evening. The film is now expected to cross the ₹40 crore mark on Day 11, with estimates suggesting a lifetime business that would cross ₹50 crore.
Sunday usage was off the charts with 25% morning shows, a peak of 60% during the afternoons, and a steady 45% during the evenings. Day occupancy was 43.33%, the highest since opening weekend, a testament to renewed interest from fans.
The second weekend registered a major surge, with Saturday (Day 9) raking in ₹4.75 crore and Friday (Day 8) at ₹2.25 crore, showing increased momentum as positive reviews and word of mouth picked up steam.
Box Office Trend and Forecast
Metro In Dino's performance shines in the face of stiff competition from other films and the post-summer doldrums at the box office. Its blend of tried-and-true storytelling and ensemble cast appeal has been a winner with urban filmgoers.
The India boxoffice of the film is at nearly ₹46 crore, with overseas still to be accounted for. Industry experts now estimate the film will comfortably cross the ₹50 crore mark, the biggest Hindi release of the season. Metro In Dino's box-office success showcases the staying power of quality, multi-story films in the multiplex age.
Sources: Addatoday, Sacnilk, Times of India, Bollywood Hungama
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