Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Vibe and Daayra Clash, Day Two Box Office Predictions Emerge
Vibe and Daayra are two Hindi films that opened in theaters on the same day.
Vibe earned more money than Daayra on the first day according to the reports.
The exact figures differed slightly between reports, with Vibe listed at ₹1.50 crore or ₹1.70 crore and Daayra at ₹0.90 crore or ₹1 crore.
Vibe is about two friends who become involved in a dangerous mission.
Daayra is about two senior police officers investigating the effects of a major crime.
Both movies had fairly low theater attendance on Friday.
Early estimates predicted that both films would earn more on Saturday.
Vibe was expected to remain ahead, but the final result depended on audience turnout.
Reviews were mixed, with Daayra receiving a higher rating from the cited reviewer.
Vibe opened ahead of Daayra, with reports putting its Day 1 India net collection at ₹1.50 crore or ₹1.70 crore.
Daayra’s reported first-day India net collection ranged from ₹0.90 crore to ₹1 crore.
Vibe recorded 13.38% Hindi occupancy across 3,194 shows, while Daayra recorded 11.65% across 2,283 shows.
Early estimates projected Day 2 collections of ₹2–2.50 crore for Vibe and ₹1.30–1.50 crore for Daayra.
Both films received mixed reviews, with Vibe praised for parts of its first half and Daayra receiving a stronger 3.5-star review.
- Who
- Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta’s Vibe competed with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Daayra.
- What
- Vibe opened ahead of Daayra at the Indian box office, while both films were expected to see higher collections on Day 2.
- When
- The opening-day figures were reported for Friday, with Day 2 projections covering Saturday.
- Where
- The collections and Hindi occupancy figures were reported for cinemas in India.
- Why
- The films were compared because they released and clashed at the box office on the same day.
Vibe’s Comparative Lead
Modest Openings and Mixed Responses
Opening-day performance
Vibe’s Comparative Lead
Vibe led Daayra on Day 1 in every cited comparison, with reported collections of ₹1.50 crore or ₹1.70 crore versus Daayra’s ₹0.90 crore or ₹1 crore.
Modest Openings and Mixed Responses
Both films had low openings, and Vibe’s reported result was described as modest compared with its reported ₹35 crore budget.
Saturday prospects
Vibe’s Comparative Lead
Early estimates expected Vibe to collect ₹2–2.50 crore on Day 2 and remain ahead over two days.
Modest Openings and Mixed Responses
The estimates were not final, and both films could earn more if late-night show attendance improved.
Critical reception
Vibe’s Comparative Lead
Vibe was considered enjoyable in parts, particularly during its first half, while Daayra received a 3.5-star review and was called one of Meghna Gulzar’s best works by the cited reviewer.
Modest Openings and Mixed Responses
Vibe’s stretched second half and uneven writing were criticized, while the cited review of Daayra represented one reviewer’s assessment rather than a definitive measure of its audience response.
- Vibe Day 1 net collection
- Reported as ₹1.50 crore in one report and ₹1.70 crore in another
- Daayra Day 1 net collection
- Reported as ₹0.90 crore in one report and ₹1 crore in another
- Vibe Day 1 occupancy
- 13.38% across 3,194 shows
- Daayra Day 1 occupancy
- 11.65% across 2,283 shows
- Vibe Day 2 estimate
- ₹2–2.50 crore; two-day total estimated at ₹3.70–4.20 crore
- Daayra Day 2 estimate
- ₹1.30–1.50 crore; two-day total estimated at ₹2.30–2.50 crore
- Reported budgets
- Vibe: ₹30–40 crore, including a separate ₹35 crore report; Daayra: ₹50–60 crore
Sources
Daayra vs Vibe Box Office Collection Day 1: Kunal Kemmu's Comedy Film Beats Kareena Kapoor's Crime Thriller
Vibe Box Office Collection: Kunal Kemmu's Film Opens Better Than Kareena Kapoor Khan-Starrer Daayra, Collects ₹1.50 Crore