Metro In Dino Day 1 Box Office Prediction: Anurag Basu’s Film Set for a Slow Start, Trails Behind 7-Year-Old Jagga Jasoos

Ziya Khan 2 weeks agoLast Updated: July 4, 2025

Metro In Dino, featuring a stellar cast that includes Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, and Sara Ali Khan, is set to be released tomorrow, July 4. With such a strong ensemble and the goodwill from its predecessor, the film was anticipated to perform well at the Indian box office. However, early indicators suggest a challenging start. Read on for an in-depth Day 1 prediction report!

Positive Reception to the Trailer

This musical romantic drama marks the return of the innovative filmmaker Anurag Basu, following his previous work on Ludo (2020). Renowned for his distinctive storytelling style, Basu aims to deliver a touching narrative about relationships. The trailer has garnered mostly positive feedback from viewers, showcasing the signature Anurag Basu flair.

Challenges with Promotions

Despite the favorable reception of the trailer and the film’s status as a spiritual sequel to Life In A… Metro, the promotional efforts have been lacking. While the sequel aspect could generate initial interest, the film’s promotion fell short in reaching a wider audience both on-ground and through social media channels.

Competition from Other Releases

Although Metro In Dino is the only major Bollywood release hitting theaters tomorrow, it faces tough competition for its target urban audience. Alongside it, Jurassic World Rebirth will be premiering, and films like Sitaare Zameen Par and F1 are already performing well among viewers.

Day 1 Box Office Prediction

Overall, while Metro In Dino had the potential for a strong Day 1 showing, projections now indicate a modest opening of Rs. 5-7 crore net at the Indian box office. This figure would be lower than Basu’s previous theatrical release, Jagga Jasoos, which opened at Rs. 8.57 crore net in 2017. However, given Basu’s track record, the film may experience growth over the weekend if positive word-of-mouth develops. Lastly, the film’s initial prospects appear underwhelming, its quality and audience reception could still drive success in the days to come.