‘Metro… In Dino’ Box Office collection day 12: Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupam Kher starrer inches past Rs 40 crore mark

Anurag Basu’s romantic drama ‘Metro… In Dino’ is steadily making its mark at the box office. With a rich ensemble cast and a storyline that resonates with the modern-day urban crowd, the film has now crossed the Rs 40 crore milestone. Featuring Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Ali Fazal, this film offers a slice-of-life narrative that seems to have struck a chord with cinema-goers.See more: Metro…In Dino Movie ReviewHolds firm after a decent startAccording to early figures by Sacnilk, ‘Metro… In Dino’ collected approximately Rs 1.65 crore on its second Tuesday (day 12), pushing its estimated total to Rs 41.40 crore. The film had ended its first week on a fair note with around Rs 26.85 crore in the kitty. It then showed good resilience over the second weekend by adding another Rs 11.70 crore to its collection.Day 12 occupancy Despite new releases hitting theatres, this multi-starrer has managed to hold its ground. On its twelfth day, it recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 26.15%, with morning shows logging 11.06%, afternoons at 25.49%, evenings slightly better at 30.25%, and night shows peaking at 37.79%. A breath of fresh air for Bollywood romances‘Metro… In Dino’ taps into the complex web of modern relationships, showcasing varied love stories set against the backdrop of a bustling city. Its approach feels both contemporary and nostalgic, reminiscent of Basu’s own ‘Life in a… Metro’ but with new-age tweaks.As pointed out by The Times of India review, there has indeed been a noticeable drought of heartfelt love stories in Bollywood lately. The review rightly stated, "There has been a scarcity of love stories in Bollywood and Metro In Dino, elevated by some fine performances, fills that gap perfectly. It is a breezy, intimate watch tailor-made for a rainy day."A few narrative bumps, but performances shineHowever, the same TOI review also offered a balanced take, noting that while the film largely works, some storylines could have been tighter. The review noted, "Despite being largely pleasant, some tracks don’t quite add up, feel uneven and don’t know where to end. After an engaging build up, the second half feels a tad stretched. You also wish the story scratched the surface a little more, especially for Konkona-Neena Gupta track, where the actors have the potential and gravitas to dig deeper."