Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Box Office Day 3: Shanaya Kapoor’s film crosses Rs 1 crore mark

Shanaya Kapoor's Bollywood debut in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, a romantic drama opposite Vikrant Massey, has had a slow start. The film, released on Friday, crossed the Rs 1 crore mark after its first weekend, collecting Rs 1.2 crore in India over three days. Despite introducing a new face to cinema, the movie is struggling to connect with audiences. Weekend numbers were modest, with low footfalls in most theaters.

According to early estimates by Sacnilk, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan earned about Rs 0.79 crore in its first two days Rs 0.30 crore on Friday and Rs 0.49 crore on Saturday. The film added Rs 0.41 crore on Sunday, bringing its opening weekend total to roughly Rs 1.2 crore.

The film saw slightly better traction on Sunday compared to earlier days, despite underwarming numbers. Sunday's overall occupancy for Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan was 17.11%, a modest increase from Saturday's 15.25% for the Hindi version.

Review from India Forums reads, "It's a film that had potential, a good story seed, an emotional concept, a promising debutante, and a seasoned lead. But the execution is half-baked, the screenplay clumsy, and the emotional quotient practically absent. This one leaves you confused more than moved, laughing where you should be crying, and wondering if maybe you too should've worn a blindfold, just to get through it."

"The real surprise of this film is Shanaya Kapoor. Yes, a debutante. And no, not just another nepotism case study. Shanaya delivers a performance better than most of her Gen-Z star-kid counterparts. Be it Suhana, Khushi, or even Sara, Shanaya brings screen presence, emotive control, and a crying scene that genuinely tugs a little. She has the potential, that's for sure. With the right script and director, she could bloom into something substantial."

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan featuring Shanaya Kapoor, blends visual storytelling with emotional depth through soft-focus cinematography and soulful music. Despite this, the film's box office performance has struggled due to limited audience appeal and a crowded release schedule.

Produced by Zee Studios, Mini Films, and Open Window Films, the movie's future success may hinge on positive word of mouth and weekend attendance. Shanaya Kapoor has made her entry with this film; while box office numbers aren't standout, the reception provides a base for her to build on.