Metro In Dino Box Office Day 1 Prediction: Anurag Basu’s Star-Studded Drama Likely to Open Below Expectations

Anurag Basu’s much-anticipated film Metro In Dino, starring an ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Sara Ali Khan, and Konkona Sen Sharma, is all set to release in theatres on July 4, 2025. Despite the high-profile names and the emotional legacy of its spiritual predecessor Life In A... Metro, the film’s opening day box office performance is projected to be underwhelming.

📌 Key Highlights:

Release Date: July 4, 2025

Projected Day 1 Collection: ₹5–7 crore (net)

Director: Anurag Basu

Genre: Musical Romantic Drama

Competing Films: Jurassic World Rebirth, F1, Sitaare Zameen Par

Previous Benchmark: Jagga Jasoos – ₹8.57 crore opening in 2017

🎬 Positive Buzz, But Low Awareness

While the film’s trailer received largely positive feedback, showcasing Basu’s signature narrative style and musical depth, lackluster marketing and weak promotional campaigns have significantly affected its pre-release hype. Despite a promising foundation, the film has failed to penetrate the wider audience consciousness, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

💬 Strong Cast, But Limited Push

Given the stellar star cast and the emotional nostalgia attached to Life In A... Metro, industry insiders had expected Metro In Dino to open in double digits. Unfortunately, limited on-ground events, social media buzz, and press visibility have hampered its outreach.

🍿 Box Office Competition

Although it is the only major Bollywood release this week, Metro In Dino will face stiff competition from:

Jurassic World: Rebirth (Hollywood release)

Sitaare Zameen Par, which is still pulling urban audiences

F1, continuing its strong run in metro cities

These titles will likely split the urban footfall, which is Basu’s core target demographic.

📉 Day 1 Box Office Estimate

As per early trade estimates, Metro In Dino is expected to earn between ₹5–7 crore (net) on its opening day in India. This is below Anurag Basu’s last theatrical release Jagga Jasoos, which earned ₹8.57 crore (net) on Day 1 back in 2017.

However, with positive word-of-mouth and strong weekend legs, there is potential for growth across Saturday and Sunday, especially in metro circuits like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.