Mirzapur – The Movie added 68 lakh on Friday to breach the Rs 209 crore mark, while Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe just cleared the Rs 10 crore threshold after eight days.
Mirzapur – The Movie pulled in 68 lakh on Friday, nudging its domestic net to a little over Rs 209 crore as it marks its 22nd day in theatres. The figure, while modest compared with the opening surge, keeps the film comfortably beyond the coveted two‑hundred‑crore club.
The franchise’s first weekend delivered a blockbuster Rs 90.95 crore, and the first week closed at Rs 143.75 crore. A strong second week added enough to push the total past the Rs 200 crore milestone, and the film has managed to stay in circulation even as it slips into its fourth week.
Friday’s earnings represent a dip from Thursday’s 82 lakh, but the steady trickle of business suggests the movie still has room to grow. With the fourth weekend now under way, Saturday and Sunday will be the true test of whether the film can muster a weekend bump that outpaces its weekday slump.
Across town, Kunal Kemmu’s second directorial outing, Vibe, celebrated a quieter achievement. The spy‑action comedy logged 45 lakh on Friday, taking its Indian net to Rs 10.31 crore after eight days. Crossing the ten‑crore line places Vibe as the seventh‑highest‑grossing film of Kemmu’s acting career.
Vibe opened with a Rs 1.65 crore debut and amassed Rs 6.58 crore over its opening weekend. By the end of its first week the tally stood at Rs 9.86 crore, just shy of the ten‑crore benchmark. The film’s overseas earnings have added roughly Rs 2.2 crore, pushing its worldwide gross to about Rs 17.36 crore.
With a production budget pegged at Rs 35 crore, Vibe has recovered just over a third of its cost from domestic theatrical receipts. Trade analysts note that the film’s trajectory makes it unlikely to break even through box‑office alone, especially as fresh releases crowd the screens.
Both films now face a crucial weekend. Mirzapur hopes to capitalize on the holiday crowd and possibly breach the Rs 220 crore mark, while Vibe must fend off competition and try to sustain its momentum to avoid a steep drop in the second week.
The contrasting fortunes underline the diversity of the current market: a high‑budget franchise riding a long tail, and a modest‑budget comedy fighting for every rupee. As the weekend unfolds, the numbers will tell whether Mirzapur can keep its record‑breaking run alive and whether Vibe can claw back enough to justify its ambitious launch.
Keep an eye on Saturday’s reports – they’ll shape the narrative for both films as they head into the final stretch of their theatrical lives.
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