Shanaya Kapoor and Vikrant Massey's romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan opened in cinemas with high expectations but has failed to draw crowds. Despite mixed reviews, the film has not connected with audiences and is struggling to gain momentum at the box office.
Day-Wise Collection Disappoints
According to Sacnilk.com, the film could not even cross ₹50 lakh on its second day. After a modest opening of ₹30 lakh on Friday, the film earned only ₹43 lakh on Saturday. The total domestic collection now stands at ₹73 lakh nett, far from the ₹1 crore milestone.
Poor Occupancy Rates Add to Woes
The film’s overall Hindi occupancy on Saturday remained low at just 15.25%. Morning shows recorded a weak 7.52%, and while afternoon shows saw a minor rise to 15.60%, evening attendance slightly dipped again to 14.72%. Night shows performed a bit better with 23.14% occupancy, but not enough to change the film’s trajectory.
Shanaya Kapoor’s Long-Awaited Debut
Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, was originally set to debut in Bedhadak. However, after that project was shelved, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan became her official Bollywood debut. Unfortunately, her launch has not seen the warm reception many hoped for.
A Story of Love That Misses the Mark
Directed by Santosh Singh and produced by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla, the film is inspired by Ruskin Bond’s short story The Eyes Have It. It explores a romantic connection between a visually impaired musician and a theatre artist, aiming to highlight themes of emotion and human bonding.
Despite its promising premise, the film has received underwhelming reviews. One critic noted, "The first half is spent in hope. The second begins with it too. But it doesn't even have the charm of scenic backdrops to hold your interest. You’re left with a love story with no highs, no passion, no tension.”
Outlook Ahead
With such a slow start and weak audience turnout, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan faces an uphill battle. Unless word of mouth or upcoming weekdays show a surprising jump in collections, the film may quickly fade from theatres. Its fate will likely depend on whether viewers begin to resonate with its emotional themes in the days to come.