Can a serious courtroom drama find its audience in today’s commercial landscape? Haq, the Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam starrer based on the sensitive Shah Bano case, opened to a below average collection of 1.60 crore net on its first day at the box office. Released on November 7, 2025, the film faces an uphill battle to sustain its theatrical run, making weekend growth absolutely crucial for its survival.
The opening day collection of 1.60 crore net is considered underwhelming for a film featuring established names like Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam. While the subject matter is serious and thought provoking, the film clearly struggled to pull audiences to theaters on its opening day. Limited marketing, niche subject matter and lack of wide appeal seem to have contributed to the slow start.
Weekend Collections Will Decide The Fate
With such a modest opening, the real test for Haq lies in how it performs over the weekend. The film needs to show significant growth on Saturday and Sunday to reach even a respectable first weekend total. Industry experts suggest that positive word of mouth and strong reviews could help the film find its audience over the next few days. However, if the weekend collections remain flat or show minimal growth, the film might struggle to stay in theaters beyond the first week.
Courtroom dramas have historically been a tough sell at the Indian box office unless they come with massive star power or high octane entertainment value. Haq banks on its powerful subject and performances rather than commercial elements, which makes its box office journey even more challenging.
Emraan Hashmi’s Continued Box Office Struggles
The below average opening of Haq adds to Emraan Hashmi’s recent string of box office disappointments. The actor, who was once known as a mass entertainer star, has been struggling to find his footing at the box office for nearly a decade now. Despite delivering sincere performances, his films have failed to translate into commercial success. Haq represents another attempt to explore meaningful cinema, but the initial box office response suggests that audiences are not flocking to theaters for his films anymore.
For Yami Gautam, who has been selective with her projects and focused on content driven roles, this opening might not come as a major setback. However, a strong weekend performance would certainly help both actors regain some box office momentum.
About Haq
Haq is a courtroom drama inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case that shook India in the 1980s. The film explores themes of women’s rights, religious identity and legal justice through a fictionalized retelling of one of the country’s most debated legal battles. Directed by a team focused on bringing socially relevant stories to screen, Haq features Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam in powerful roles as lawyers facing off in court. The film released with minimal competition but has struggled to capitalize on the open window.
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