Advance ticket sales jumped to over one crore rupees within 19 hours, putting the fantasy thriller in a strong position for its September 25 opening.
The Vvaan’s pre‑sale engine roared to life on Thursday, posting a 212% rise in bookings within just 19 hours of opening. By 11:30 am IST, Koimoi reported roughly 42,000 seats had been snapped up, translating to a gross of about 1.03 crore rupees (net around 87 lakh). The surge came despite a crowded screen‑list that still includes the devotional drama Hanuman Ansh, which continues to hog a sizable share of show slots.
And the numbers aren’t confined to the capital. Delhi‑NCR alone contributed close to 24 lakh rupees, while Maharashtra added a further 16.11 lakh, according to the same source. Mumbai’s share sits just under 10 lakh. With the current show count hovering around 4,000, the fantasy thriller appears set to claim a healthy slice of the market once the full allocation is confirmed.
Numbers in Play
But the picture gets messier when Free Press Journal’s figures enter the fray. Citing Sacnilk, the outlet claims the film has already moved more than 85,000 tickets for its first day, with a gross of 2.09 crore rupees when blocked seats are counted – 1.25 crore without those blocks. The discrepancy between the two reports is stark, and CutMirchi can’t verify which tally reflects the final count. What’s clear, however, is that both sets of data point to a solid opening trajectory.
So what does this mean for the weekend box‑office landscape? With no new Hindi releases slated for Friday, The Vvaan enjoys a rare window of unobstructed screen space. Koimoi notes that 42.39% of the three‑day opening weekend tickets are already booked for day one, hinting at a potential lift in Saturday and Sunday sales if early audience feedback stays positive.
Industry watchers are penciling in an opening collection in the 5‑6 crore range, a figure echoed by the Free Press Journal’s projection. That would place The Vvaan comfortably ahead of Sidharth Malhotra’s previous outing Param Sundari, which netted 7.25 crore on its debut, and far above Tamannaah’s last Hindi lead, Khamoshi, which opened to just 11 lakh.
And there’s more to watch. The film’s release was delayed from an August slot that would have pitted it against Yash‑Kiara Advani’s Toxic. The new September 25 date now sees it sharing the marquee with Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha: Shri Ram Ki and Love Lottery – both modestly budgeted projects that are unlikely to dent The Vvaan’s earnings.
If the early buzz around the trailer and the chart‑topping songs “Chhathi Maiya” and “Thummak Thummak” holds, the fantasy thriller could convert its booking momentum into a robust box‑office debut. The next data point arrives on Friday evening, when the first‑day gross will be officially tallied and weekend forecasts will firm up.
So, while the exact ticket count remains a point of contention, the consensus is clear: The Vvaan is charging into its opening weekend with a level of pre‑sale enthusiasm that few Hindi releases see this late in the year.
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