Anurag Basu's "Metro... In Dino," a spiritual successor to his 2007 film "Life in a... Metro," continues its box office journey, showcasing the complexities of love, heartbreak, and hope in a bustling urban setting. Released on July 4th, the film features an ensemble cast, including Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, Anupam Kher, and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
After a steady start, "Metro... In Dino" experienced a significant surge on its second Saturday, Day 9, earning approximately ₹4.65 crore. This nearly doubled its Day 8 collection of ₹2.35 crore and brought its total domestic earnings to an impressive ₹33.85 crore. The jump in collections on the second Saturday indicates growing audience interest in the film.
The film's opening week saw a collection of ₹26.85 crore in India. Day-wise, the collections varied, with the opening Friday bringing in ₹3.5 crore, followed by ₹6 crore on Saturday and a peak of ₹7.25 crore on Sunday. Weekdays saw a natural dip, with Monday collecting ₹2.5 crore, Tuesday ₹3 crore, Wednesday ₹2.35 crore, and Thursday ₹2.25 crore.
On Day 8, the film earned ₹2.25 crore, bringing the total to ₹29.10 crore. The Hindi occupancy rate on the second Friday was 21.02%, with evening and night shows registering higher footfall.
The overall Hindi occupancy on Day 9 was 44.84%. Morning shows had 18.63% occupancy, which increased to 47.86% in the afternoon, 56.28% in the evening, and 56.59% during night shows. Chennai recorded the highest occupancy at 80.33%, indicating strong regional support. Bengaluru also showed strong urban engagement.
"Metro... In Dino" explores themes of love in its various forms, relationships, and the challenges of modern life across cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. The film delves into infidelity, abortion, career choices, sexual orientation, second marriages, office harassment, and toxic masculinity.
While some critics have pointed out the film's messy narrative and excessive length, others have praised its heartfelt portrayal of love and chaos, with standout performances from Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The music by Pritam has been described as a vital component of the film, complementing the story.
Despite mixed reviews, the film has resonated with a segment of the audience, who have lauded its realistic portrayal of relationships and its ability to evoke emotions. As "Metro... In Dino" continues its theatrical run, it remains to be seen how it will fare against the competition.
