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Metro In Dino Box Office Collection: Anurag Basu's Eyes ₹50 Crore-Mark Amid Saiyaara Storm
Last Updated: Metro… In Dino managed to earn over ₹4 crore during its third weekend, despite the release of Saiyaara, which is emerging as a box office hit. Metro… In Dino, Anurag Basu's musical romance drama, continues its steady run at the box office in its third week. Starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, and Neena Gupta, the film explores the complexities of modern relationships through a tapestry of interwoven stories. With consistent audience support, Metro… In Dino is now on course to cross the ₹50 crore-mark soon. According to sacnilk, the film grossed approximately ₹26.85 crore in its first week, followed by ₹17.15 crore in the second. In its third Friday, it earned ₹1.1 crore and wrapped up the weekend with a total of ₹4.9 crore, despite facing stiff competition from Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Released on July 18, Saiyaara opened to a massive ₹21 crore in India, according to Sacnilk. Following a blockbuster weekend and equally strong weekday collections, the film's total earnings have reached ₹132 crore. On its first Tuesday alone, it reportedly collected ₹25 crore, based on early estimates. However, collections dipped during the weekdays. On its third Monday, the film brought in ₹45 lakh, followed by a slight uptick on Tuesday with ₹55 lakh. While the overall decline is notable, Metro… In Dino continues to attract steady footfall in key urban centres like Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, where most of its screenings are concentrated. Since its release, the Anurag Basu-directed film has competed with several other high-profile titles, including Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Superman, and more. Metro… In Dino explores the stories of several couples navigating modern love and relationships. The film delves into the complexities, upheavals, and unexpected decisions that characterise contemporary romance. It serves as a sequel to the 2007 romance drama Life in a… Metro. While Konkona Sen Sharma is the only returning cast member from the original, Pankaj Tripathi plays a character similar to Irrfan Khan's Monty beside her. His role is portrayed as a distinct, emotionally layered individual navigating the challenges of today's relationships. The film has received praise for its authentic storytelling, strong ensemble cast performances and Pritam's soul-stirring music, which includes tracks like Zamaana Lage, Aur Mohabbat Kitni Karoon, Qayde Se, Dil Ka Kya and others. Anurag Basu's next project is an untitled musical romance drama with Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela in lead roles. The film, produced by T-Series, is expected to be released later this year. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Konkona Sen Sharma opens up on casual sexism in Bollywood: 'Call it out, even if it's just a joke'
Actor-director Konkona Sen Sharma has spoken candidly about navigating casual sexism in the film industry. In a recent interview, she stressed the importance of addressing problematic behaviour, even when it comes masked as humour or within personal circles. In a recent interview, Konkona Sensharma highlights the importance of confronting casual sexism in the film industry, urging people to call out problematic behaviour.(AFP) Things must change, says Konkona In an interview with Zoom, Konkona reflected on her own journey as both an actor and a filmmaker. She acknowledged that while she has encountered instances of sexism, her experience has been relatively less intense compared to many others. She said that her smoother path as a director was partly due to her existing recognition as an actor and her unique background in the industry. "One has to be able to recognise that it's very wrong and bad and that things must change. I feel it's very important to call it out, even among friends, because there are a lot of things we normalise, like the words we use or the way we speak about people. I think you have to call it out every single time, even if it sounds boring or even if it's "just a joke." I always say it—even as a joke, I would like to call it out, and I do say it as much as possible," Konkana said. Konkona on growing a thick skin While advocating for change, Konkona acknowledged the harsh realities of working in a biased environment. "To a certain extent, you do have to grow a bit of a thick skin because you still have to do what you set out to do. You can't let other people's bad behaviour stop you, even though they shouldn't behave like that, and you shouldn't have to compensate for their behaviour, but practically speaking, that's how it is. So I do think it's important to call it out, especially among our own friends and circles, and to look out for other people." Konkona's latest work Konkona was last seen in Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino, which released in theatres on 4 July. The film also features Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta. Backed by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, the film offers an emotionally layered take on modern relationships.
News18
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Konkona Sen Sharma Says Nepotism Is 'Unfair': 'I Have Had So Much Privilege…'
Konkona Sen Sharma has shared her candid views on nepotism and her experience working under her mother, ace film director Aparna Sen. In a heartfelt discussion with Zoom, she revealed that while she benefited from industry connections, her journey wasn't driven by ambition but by serendipity. Reflecting on her career path, Konkona said, 'I had the best kind of nepotism in a way". She went on, 'Today, I realise it was a dream to work with my mother. In terms of nepotism, which is such a hot topic now, yes, I have had the best kind of nepotism in a way. I have had so much privilege and so much luck that it wasn't that I wanted to become an actor. I didn't. My mother had no plans to launch me." She fondly recalled the story behind Mr and Mrs Iyer (2002), the film that marked her early success. 'My mother was writing Mr And Mrs Iyer on her desktop, and it used to be in my room. She would read it aloud to me, and it was all from my expressions that she felt I should play this part. A lot of the time, I don't get dragged into this nepotism. Do I think it is unfair? Yes, it is unfair, but it happens everywhere. I would always like to acknowledge my luck and privilege in this situation that I got to do Mr And Mrs Iyer as my third film," she said. Directed by Aparna Sen, Mr and Mrs Iyer starred Konkona alongside Rahul Bose and became a turning point in her career. Over the years, the mother-daughter duo continued collaborating in movies like Titli, 15 Park Avenue, and Iti Mrinalini, earning praise for their powerful on-screen partnership. On the work front, Konkona Sen Sharma is the only actor to return from Anurag Basu's 2007 ensemble film Life… in a Metro for its upcoming spiritual sequel Metro… In Dino. Although she portrays a completely new character this time, her presence creates a connection between the two films. Konkona shared that during the shoot, she proposed naming Pankaj Tripathi's character 'Monty" as a tribute to Irrfan Khan, who played the beloved role in the original. She also admitted to feeling his absence deeply, saying she 'really missed him a lot."
News18
13-07-2025
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Metro In Dino Box Office Day 9: Anurag Basu Film Remains Steady, Makes Rs 4.65 Crore
Anurag Basu's ensemble drama Metro… In Dino saw a strong surge at the box office on its ninth day, collecting Rs 4.65 crore on its second Saturday. This is nearly double its Day 8 earnings of Rs 2.35 crore, reflecting growing interest among moviegoers. The film's upward trend is largely being driven by positive word-of-mouth, especially in urban centres, where audience turnout has significantly improved. The Hindi (2D) version recorded steady growth in occupancy through the day. Morning shows reported 18.63% occupancy, which jumped to 47.86% in the afternoon and peaked at 56.28% during evening screenings. The increase signals renewed interest, particularly from viewers in metropolitan areas. Metro… In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu, continues to hold its ground at the box office. The musical romantic drama features a star-studded cast, including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, and Neena Gupta. While the film's earnings may not match the scale of recent Bollywood blockbusters, its performance is noteworthy—especially considering there was little pre-release hype and it released alongside major Hollywood competition like Jurassic World: Rebirth starring Scarlett Johansson. Metro… In Dino opened with Rs 3.5 crore and wrapped up its first weekend with Rs 16.17 crore, marking a promising beginning. Set in metro cities, the film tells multiple interconnected stories of couples navigating modern-day love and relationships. It delves into how emotions, choices, and life's unpredictability shape love in today's fast-paced world. The film serves as a spiritual successor to Basu's 2007 hit Life… In A Metro. Among the returning faces, only Konkona Sen Sharma reprises her involvement from the original film. Pankaj Tripathi's character draws similarities to the late Irrfan Khan's Monty—quirky, layered, and reflective of the emotional challenges in contemporary romance. Audiences and critics alike have praised the film for its touching narrative, solid performances by the ensemble cast, and a soulful soundtrack by Pritam, which includes songs like Zamaana Lage, Aur Mohabbat Kitni Karoon, Qayde Se, and Dil Ka Kya.
NDTV
11-07-2025
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- NDTV
Metro In Dino Box Office Collection Day 7: Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur's Film Manages To Earn Almost Rs 27 Crore
Metro In Dino, a spiritual sequel to Anurag Basu's much-loved 2007 film Life In A Metro has maintained a modest but steady run at the box office since its release on July 4, 2025. For its seventh day earnings, the film added Rs 2.15 crore to the box office tally. The current box office figures stand at Rs 26.75 crore by July 10, reported Sacnilk. As per the same report by the industry tracker, Metro In Dino had an overall 13.79% Hindi Occupancy on the first Thursday. Featuring an ensemble cast of Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Ali Fazal, the movie witnessed the maximum occupancy during the night shows at 18.61%. The romantic drama movie saw 15.43% occupancy in the evening shows, 13.20% in the afternoon shows and finally about 7.91% in the morning shows. Produced by T-Series and Anurag Basu Films, Metro In Dino delves into a series of heartfelt love stories of contemporary couples set in different metro cities - Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru. The Life in a… Metro follow-up also struck a chord with the star cast. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Konkona Sen Sharma revealed whether she is a hopeless romantic. "No, I don't think so. Even if there is a small part of me that is a hopeless romantic, there is a lot of me that is very practical and mature. I would say a larger part of me is not," she said.
