Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino opened with a quiet but steady start at the box office. The film collected Rs 3.35 crore net in India on Day 1, according to early numbers from Sacnilk. But it couldn’t match the roar of Jurassic World Rebirth, which dominated the day with a strong Rs 9 crore opening.
The romantic drama brings together a power-packed cast including Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma and Neena Gupta. Set across metro cities, the film explores modern-day love stories. While the buzz wasn’t huge, it managed to pull in viewers from urban centres like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune and Chennai.
Metro In Dino Box Office Collection Day 1
On Day 1, Metro In Dino saw an overall occupancy of 17.99%. The morning shows started slow at 8.6%, but things improved by night, hitting a 31% fill rate as positive word spread. Still, these numbers weren’t enough to turn heads.
When compared to Basu’s 2007 release Life in a… Metro, the new film, did better. The older film opened at Rs 0.8 crore on Day 1, making Metro In Dino’s numbers a 318% jump. But the challenge is tougher now, especially with big-budget competition in cinemas.
Metro In Dino Box Office Collection Day 1: Rs 3.35 cr net
Jurassic World Rebirth Box Office Collection Day 1
While Basu’s film played to niche urban crowds, Jurassic World Rebirth pulled in the masses. Directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, the dinosaur adventure roared with a Rs 9 crore Day 1. Premium formats like 3D and MX4D helped boost its numbers, along with a strong wave of fan nostalgia.
Globally, the film crossed $100 million within days of release. In India, its English-language screenings saw strong numbers in metro cities, with occupancy between 28–29%.
Jurassic World Rebirth Box Office Collection Day 1: Rs 9 cr net
Weekend Crucial For Metro In Dino
The weekend will decide the fate of Metro in Dino. To hit a Rs 20 crore weekend for a respectable total, the film needs a big jump on Saturday and Sunday. Early signs show limited pre-bookings, so it’s going to depend on walk-in crowds and word-of-mouth.
The film’s emotional storytelling, Pritam’s heartfelt music, and Anurag Basu’s warm visuals have resonated with some viewers. But mixed reviews and the slow start could hold it back.
Will Metro In Dino win hearts and box office numbers this weekend, or will it be crushed by the Jurassic World Rebirth and other recent releases? The next two days will tell. For now, it’s a decent opening, but not a blockbuster beginning.
