'Aashaan' box office collections day 1: Indrans starrer emotional drama opens with Rs 22 lakhs
ETimes | February 6, 2026 9:39 AM CST
'Aashaan', starring Indrans in the lead role has opened with a decent start at the box office. The movie collected Rs 22 lakhs India net on day 1. The worldwide collection stands at Rs 25 lakhs as reported by the Sacnilk website.
The film released in theatres on February 5, 2026, and many people were curious because Indrans has been giving strong performances in recent years.
A movie that celebrates movies 'Aashaan' is directed by Johnpaul George. The film also stars Joemon Jyothir, who became popular after Romancham. The movie uses a movie-in-a-movie idea. It is about a group of cinephiles who try to follow their dreams. The story is made like a love letter to cinema. It shows how films are made, what people feel when they dream big, and how the process of creating something can change lives.
The film tells the story of two dreamers who live in very different stages of life. One is young and full of excitement. The other is older and carries a lifetime of memories. The movie mixes their paths and shows how dreams do not have an age limit.
Early reactions from viewers The first reactions to 'Aashaan' are mostly positive. Many viewers online shared what they felt.
One Twitter user wrote, “#Aashaan good one. Nicely done by John Paul. Indrans the standout performer and the soul of the movie. Jothir very good too. Not an centertainer or feel good movie. Somewhere in between those. Could have trimmed some portions towards the climax. Overall a good attempt. Rating 3/5.”
Another person wrote, “#Aashaan starts off on a promising note with a well-handled first half that balances fun and emotional moments effectively. Indrans delivers a strong performance, while Jyomon supports well in a refreshingly different role. However, the film loses its grip in the second half.”
A third user wrote, “The film opens with a superb first act, but the momentum stalls in a weak second half, resulting in a strictly average cinematic experience. #Aashaan”
Indrans shines in the lead role
Most people who watched 'Aashaan' agree on one thing. Indrans is the heart of the film. Many call him the “standout performer” and say he lifts every scene he is in. His calm style, soft emotions and natural acting seem to connect well with viewers. Joemon Jyothir also gets praise for playing a different kind of character.
'Aashaan' is not made like a big commercial entertainer. It is also not a heavy emotional film. It sits in the middle, with simple scenes and gentle moments.
DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
The film released in theatres on February 5, 2026, and many people were curious because Indrans has been giving strong performances in recent years.
A movie that celebrates movies 'Aashaan' is directed by Johnpaul George. The film also stars Joemon Jyothir, who became popular after Romancham. The movie uses a movie-in-a-movie idea. It is about a group of cinephiles who try to follow their dreams. The story is made like a love letter to cinema. It shows how films are made, what people feel when they dream big, and how the process of creating something can change lives.
The film tells the story of two dreamers who live in very different stages of life. One is young and full of excitement. The other is older and carries a lifetime of memories. The movie mixes their paths and shows how dreams do not have an age limit.
Early reactions from viewers The first reactions to 'Aashaan' are mostly positive. Many viewers online shared what they felt.
One Twitter user wrote, “#Aashaan good one. Nicely done by John Paul. Indrans the standout performer and the soul of the movie. Jothir very good too. Not an centertainer or feel good movie. Somewhere in between those. Could have trimmed some portions towards the climax. Overall a good attempt. Rating 3/5.”
Another person wrote, “#Aashaan starts off on a promising note with a well-handled first half that balances fun and emotional moments effectively. Indrans delivers a strong performance, while Jyomon supports well in a refreshingly different role. However, the film loses its grip in the second half.”
A third user wrote, “The film opens with a superb first act, but the momentum stalls in a weak second half, resulting in a strictly average cinematic experience. #Aashaan”
Indrans shines in the lead role
Most people who watched 'Aashaan' agree on one thing. Indrans is the heart of the film. Many call him the “standout performer” and say he lifts every scene he is in. His calm style, soft emotions and natural acting seem to connect well with viewers. Joemon Jyothir also gets praise for playing a different kind of character.
'Aashaan' is not made like a big commercial entertainer. It is also not a heavy emotional film. It sits in the middle, with simple scenes and gentle moments.
DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
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