Luv Ranjan-backed youth romantic drama Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is facing a challenging start at the Indian box office. After collecting an estimated ₹2 crore net during its opening weekend, the newcomer-led film is expected to earn around ₹30 lakh net on Monday, October 26, according to the figures provided.
Directed by debutant Anuj Saini, the film features six newcomers in its lead cast. Although collections improved slightly on Saturday and Sunday, the film’s modest occupancy and declining show count indicate that it is struggling to attract a wider theatrical audience.
If the Monday estimate holds, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar will take its four-day India net collection to approximately ₹2.3 crore. The final Day 4 figure will depend on how the film performs during evening and night shows.
Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Box Office Collection Day 4
The film is expected to experience a noticeable weekday decline after its opening weekend. With the Monday India net collection projected at around ₹30 lakh, its overall theatrical performance remains under pressure.
| Box office metric | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 4 India net (Monday estimate) | ₹0.30 crore |
| Opening weekend India net | ₹2.00 crore |
| Total India net after 4 days (estimated) | ₹2.30 crore |
| India gross after 3 days | ₹2.40 crore |
| Reported footfalls after 3 days | Approximately 1.01 lakh |
Note: Day 4 figures are estimates, not final collections. Gross collections and footfall figures refer to the first three days, as supplied.
Monday is an important test for the film following its relatively low opening. With fewer shows available and occupancy reportedly remaining weak, a substantial jump in collections appears unlikely based on the current estimates.
Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Day-Wise Box Office Collection
The film began its theatrical run with ₹50 lakh net on Friday. Collections increased over the weekend, but the growth was limited, while the number of reported shows declined each day.
| Day | India net collection | Reported occupancy | Reported shows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Friday, October 23 | ₹0.50 crore | 7% | 2,136 |
| Day 2 – Saturday, October 24 | ₹0.73 crore | 10% | 1,923 |
| Day 3 – Sunday, October 25 | ₹0.77 crore | 11% | 1,661 |
| Opening weekend | ₹2.00 crore | — | — |
| Day 4 – Monday, October 26 | Around ₹0.30 crore (estimate) | Awaited | Awaited |
| Total after 4 days | Around ₹2.30 crore (estimated) | — | — |
The Saturday collection improved on the opening-day figure, followed by a further rise on Sunday. However, the overall weekend total remained modest. The reported show count also fell from 2,136 on Friday to 1,661 on Sunday, suggesting that the film was losing screening capacity during its opening run.
The Monday estimate will provide an early indication of how well the film can sustain its theatrical performance on regular weekdays. Final figures may differ once all shows have been accounted for.
How Does It Compare With Pyaar Ka Punchnama?
Luv Ranjan has previously worked with relatively unfamiliar actors in youth-oriented romantic comedies. His 2011 film Pyaar Ka Punchnama began with a stronger reported opening weekend, collecting more than ₹3.25 crore net, according to the figures supplied.
By comparison, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar has collected around ₹2 crore net in its first three days. The difference is notable given the gap between the films’ release years and changes in ticket prices and theatrical economics.
However, the comparison should be viewed in context. A film’s eventual performance depends on several factors, including audience response, marketing, release scale, competition and its ability to maintain collections after the opening weekend.
Box Office Competition Adds to the Challenge
Competition from other releases can influence screen allocation, show timings and audience choices, particularly for films that open with modest collections.
According to the supplied report, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is competing for attention alongside larger releases, including Ayushmann Khurrana’s Udta Teer. The article’s cited opening-weekend figures place the latter well ahead of the newcomer-led romantic drama.
For a film featuring debut actors, maintaining visibility in cinemas can be especially important. If occupancy remains low, exhibitors may reduce screenings in favour of titles attracting stronger demand.
The film’s next few days will therefore be important in determining whether it can stabilise its collections or continue to experience a weekday decline.
Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Box Office Verdict So Far
After an opening weekend of approximately ₹2 crore net, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar has had a difficult start at the box office. The projected Monday collection of ₹30 lakh would take its four-day India net total to around ₹2.3 crore.
The modest weekend growth and reported reduction in shows suggest that the film needs stronger audience support to improve its theatrical prospects. Word of mouth could still influence its performance, although the available figures do not yet indicate a major breakout.
Its eventual commercial outcome will depend on weekday trends, the availability of screenings and audience response over the coming days. Any potential OTT performance will be clearer once an official digital release partner or streaming date is announced.
Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar: Cast, Director and Other Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar |
| Director | Anuj Saini |
| Producers | Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg |
| Cast | Sparsh Walia, Alisha Chopra, Kunal Vaidy, Sakshi Vaidya, Tushar Chhibber and Sargun Kaur Luthra |
| Genre | Youth romantic drama |
| Release date | October 23, 2026 |
| Language | Hindi |
The film marks Anuj Saini’s directorial debut and introduces six actors in the lead cast. Its box-office journey will now depend on whether it can retain audiences and maintain a steady number of screenings beyond its opening weekend.

