‘Metro... In Dino’ Box Office Day 3: Anurag Basu's Anthology Outpaces ‘Life... in a Metro’ in Just One Weekend
Metro... In Dino earns ₹16.75 crore in 3 days, beating Life... in a Metro’s lifetime earnings. Monday will reveal its long-term box office trajectory.
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Anurag Basu’s latest romantic anthology Metro... In Dino has made a strong mark at the box office, surpassing the lifetime collection of his 2007 cult classic Life... in a Metro in just its opening weekend.
Impressive Weekend Performance
The film collected ₹16.75 crore nett over its first three days in theatres, already outshining the ₹15.63 crore lifetime earnings of Life... in a Metro, which took seven weeks to reach that figure.
Here’s the day-wise breakdown of Metro... In Dino (as per Sacnilk):
- Friday: ₹3.5 crore
- Saturday: ₹6 crore
- Sunday: ₹7.25 crore
Total: ₹16.75 crore nett
While the film’s performance showed a steady upward trend through the weekend, its box office fate now depends on how well it holds up on its first Monday.
Positive Reviews and Star-Studded Cast Drive Audience Interest
Metro... In Dino has received widespread appreciation from both critics and audiences. Its heartfelt storytelling, soul-stirring music, and unique narrative structure have contributed to the buzz.
IndiaToday.in awarded the film 4 stars, praising Basu’s signature style:
“Basu doesn’t just tell stories – he stages emotions. Rain drizzles like a soundtrack. Cities breathe in the background. Love unfurls at a bus stop, on a footpath, under a dim streetlight. The mundanity of these locations is what makes them magical.”
The film features an ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sensharma, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sara Ali Khan, and Aditya Roy Kapur. The soulful soundtrack, already climbing the charts, adds to the film’s romantic and musical charm.
Looking Ahead
Dubbed a "perfect monsoon romance," Metro... In Dino has found its audience early on. However, Monday’s collections will be key in determining whether the film can convert its strong start into a long-lasting success.
