Imtiaz Ali’s New Movie Main Vaapas Aaunga Starts Slow but Looks Like Art
- The first-day box office numbers are out.
- It earned 1.15 crore in India.
- Why the visual style is winning hearts anyway.
We just saw the first-day report for Main Vaapas Aaunga. Imtiaz Ali’s latest film made Rs 1.15 crore in India. Honestly? It is a bit lower than we hoped. It did not quite hit the big numbers of Love Aaj Kal.
But the box office is not the whole story. The reviews are actually really strong. People are loving the plot. It is a deep story about love and memory during the Partition. It feels very personal.
The vibe of this movie is everything. As art grads, Sucheta and I were blown away by the aesthetic. The colors are warm and dusty. It looks like a sepia-toned dream. Every frame feels like a vintage painting come to life.
Sometimes a slow start is okay. Just look at the sports world. Everyone is talking about Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya right now. Things can change in a heartbeat. Or look at how fast trends move for Nitish Kumar Reddy and Alex Freeman.
While we wait for the movie to grow, we are keeping an eye on other big changes. For example, there is a big move by the DGA regarding TV actors. It is making a lot of noise in the industry right now. We also saw some sad news about Bill Ritter that reminded us how important memories are.
If you want to feel a bit better today, treat yourself. We found out that Michael Kors bags are on sale before Prime Day even starts! A little shopping might be just the thing after a heavy movie about the Partition.
Our Take
We think this film will find its people. It is a visual treat. The numbers might be modest, but the heart is huge. Imtiaz Ali knows how to capture a mood. Go for the story, but stay for the beautiful colors.
