The spy‑comedy earned a net Rs 2.5 crore in its second weekend, a 65% dip, and now faces fresh competition from Drishyam: The Conclusion.
Kunal Kemmu’s self‑produced spy comedy Vibe pulled in a net Rs 2.5 crore over its second weekend, according to Pinkvilla. That figure marks a 65 percent tumble from the opening weekend and pushes the ten‑day total to roughly Rs 13 crore across India.
The dip isn’t surprising. Word‑of‑mouth has been mixed, and the film’s quirky premise – two friends stumbling into a covert mission after a botched planetarium date – hasn’t resonated with the broader audience. Critics have pointed out the uneven tone, while fans of the lead pair are split.
Kemmu, who also stars as Hardik, directed and co‑produced the project, hoping the blend of comedy and espionage would strike a chord. Preity Zinta returns in a supporting role, adding a dash of nostalgia, and newcomer Sparsh Srivastava rounds out the core cast. Yet the numbers suggest the gamble hasn’t paid off fully.
Industry trackers now peg Vibe’s lifetime earnings between Rs 15 crore and Rs 17 crore, assuming the current trajectory holds. The film is slated to share screens with Drishyam: The Conclusion next weekend, a sequel that could push Vibe out of multiplexes faster than a rainstorm clears a beach.
For a movie that began with a modest budget and a lot of creative control in Kemmu’s hands, the performance is a cautionary tale. It shows how even a familiar face and a solid promotional push can’t guarantee box‑office stamina when the audience’s reaction is lukewarm.
The storyline follows Hardik and his buddy Bugs as they bumble from Mumbai to Bangkok, caught in a high‑stakes operation run by the enigmatic Madam H. Their mismatched personalities fuel both the humor and the chaos, but the narrative’s pacing appears to have lost steam after the initial novelty wore off.
While the film’s music and visual effects have earned nods, the core issue remains its inability to sustain momentum beyond the opening surge. If the upcoming Drishyam sequel draws the crowds, Vibe may see its final curtain call within the next week.
What’s next for Kemmu? He’s hinted at a possible digital release once the theatrical run winds down, a route many mid‑range performers are taking to recoup costs. Until then, the box‑office scoreboard will keep ticking, and the next weekend’s figures will reveal whether Vibe can claw back any of the lost ground.
Stay tuned for the final tally and any word from the director about future projects.
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