Can a critically acclaimed courtroom drama still fail at the box office? The answer is a harsh yes as Haq wraps up its first week with disappointing numbers.
Week One Closes With Just Rs 13.88 Crore Net
Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam starrer Haq has ended its opening week with a total collection of Rs 13.88 crore net at the box office. The courtroom drama collected just 0.70 crore on Day 7, showing a further drop from Day 6 which had earned 0.90 crore. This brings the film firmly into flop territory despite positive reviews from critics and audiences.
The film started with a below average opening of Rs 2.03 crore on Day 1 and witnessed good growth over the weekend with Rs 3.79 crore on Day 2 and Rs 4.19 crore on Day 3. However, the weekdays told a different story. Monday saw a massive 50 percent drop with just Rs 1.02 crore, and despite a slight spike on Tuesday due to discounted ticket rates bringing in Rs 1.25 crore, the trend continued downward.
Day Wise Box Office Collections
Here is the complete day wise breakdown of Haq box office performance:
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs 2.03 cr |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs 3.79 cr |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs 4.19 cr |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs 1.02 cr |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | Rs 1.25 cr |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | Rs 0.90 cr |
| Day 7 (Thursday) | Rs 0.70 cr |
| Week One Total | Rs 13.88 cr |
The numbers clearly show that while the film had a decent weekend, the weekday collections collapsed and never recovered.
Why Did Haq Fail Despite Good Reviews
Haq received praise from critics and viewers alike for its powerful storytelling and performances. The film is inspired by the landmark 1985 Shah Bano case which sparked nationwide debates on secularism, minority rights, and the Uniform Civil Code. However, it appears to be the kind of content that audiences prefer to wait for on OTT platforms rather than experiencing in theaters.
The film reportedly made on a budget of Rs 45 crore is unlikely to cross even Rs 20 crore during its theatrical run given the current trend. With such a slow opening and poor weekday hold, Haq joins the growing list of content driven films that struggle at the box office despite critical acclaim. The film needed at least Rs 50 to 60 crore to break even, making this a significant commercial failure.
About Haq
Haq is a courtroom drama directed by Suparn S Varma and produced by Junglee Pictures, Insomnia Films, and Baweja Studios. The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam in lead roles, with Vartika Singh, Sheeba Chaddha, and Danish Husain in supporting roles. Inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, the film explores themes of justice, women’s rights, and religious reform. It was released in theaters on November 7, 2025.
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