Haq Box Office Collection Day 1: Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s much-talked-about courtroom drama Haq has finally hit theatres, but the film’s box office start is far from impressive. Despite strong performances and a powerful story inspired by a real-life legal case, Haq has opened below expectations. Read on to know more!
Haq Box Office Collection Day 1
Directed by Suparn Varma, Haq tackles one of India’s most debated legal battles (the Shah Bano Begum vs Mohd Ahmad Khan case). The film had everything going for it (from a socially relevant theme, two talented leads to positive early reviews). Yet, it seems the film couldn’t attract audiences to theatres on its first day.
According to Sacnilk, it managed to collect only Rs 1.65 crore, which is below expectations as trade experts predicted an opening of at least Rs 2-3 cr.
The film had around 1,800 shows across India, but the turnout remained low. Average occupancy stood at 9.97%, with morning shows recording just 5.66% and afternoon shows slightly improving to 8.19%. Even though the evening and night slots saw a small jump, peaking at 16.5%, it wasn’t enough to boost the overall collection.
The figures are almost on par with The Bengal Files, which earned Rs 1.75 crore on its first day and wrapped up its theatrical run with Rs 16 crore.
Haq Box Office Collection Day 1: Rs 1.65 cr nett
Comparing To Yami And Emraan’s Previous Films
For Yami Gautam, this release comes after her political thriller Article 370, which turned out to be one of her biggest hits of 2024. That film had opened at Rs 5.9 crore and went on to earn Rs 77 crore in total, setting a high benchmark for her. Compared to that, Haq’s start is significantly lower.
For Emraan Hashmi, Haq follows Ground Zero, which had a lukewarm box office performance, earning around Rs 6.7 crore in total after a Rs 1.15 crore opening. Given that both actors have proven track records, the weak opening of Haq comes as a surprise to many trade watchers.
About Haq
Haq centres around Shazia (Yami Gautam Dhar), a humble and uneducated woman who finds her world turned upside down when her husband, Abbas Khan (Emraan Hashmi), who is a successful lawyer, marries another woman and divorces Shazia through triple talaq. What follows is her courageous legal fight for justice and dignity.
The film draws inspiration from the real-life story of Shah Bano Begum, whose 1985 Supreme Court case granted divorced Muslim women the right to maintenance. The case remains one of India’s most landmark judgments on women’s rights and personal law.
The film’s supporting cast includes Sheeba Chaddha, Aseem Hattangady, and Danish Hussain, all of whom add emotional depth to the intense courtroom scenes.
While Haq opened on a disappointing note, there’s still a glimmer of hope. With positive reviews and no major releases competing this week, the film could pick up pace through word-of-mouth over the weekend.
Still, expectations should remain modest. Matching the success of Article 370 seems unlikely, but Haq might hold steady if audiences respond to its emotional core and strong performances.
