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Bollywood star Varun Dhawan's film *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai* was released in theaters on June 5. Bobby Deol's *Bandar* also arrived on the same day. The box office clash between the two films was expected to be intriguing, but the scenario shifted dramatically once the opening day earnings figures were revealed.

The romantic drama *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai* took the lead in terms of earnings. Starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur, the film performed well on its first day. According to early figures from the box office tracking website Sacnilk, the film garnered a net collection of approximately ₹7.50 crore from a total of 9,081 shows across the country on its opening day.

In terms of gross collection, the film's total earnings in India on the first day stood at around ₹9 crore. Beyond the domestic market, the film also received a positive response from overseas audiences, generating ₹2 crore in business. Consequently, the film's total worldwide gross collection reached ₹11 crore on the very first day.

Considering the film's budget, this opening day performance is truly impressive and offers relief to the makers. The film was produced at a cost of approximately ₹50 to ₹55 crore. The massive turnout of audiences in theaters on the opening day could prove highly beneficial for the film. This initial response is likely to create a positive atmosphere in cinemas and could lead to a significant surge in earnings over the weekend.

Now, let's discuss *Bandar*. Bobby Deol's film clashed with Varun Dhawan's *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai* at the box office. However, *Bandar*'s opening day earnings are surprising; while everyone is praising Bobby Deol's performance, the film's first-day collection remained limited to just a few lakhs. According to Sacnilk, the film 'Bandar' managed to rake in only ₹50 lakh on its opening day. It premiered last year in the 'Special Presentations' section of the Toronto International Film Festival, where it garnered significant acclaim. This marks the first time actor Bobby Deol and director Anurag Kashyap have collaborated on a project.

The film's story revolves around a fading TV star who faces serious rape allegations leveled by a former girlfriend. Apart from Bobby Deol, the film features a strong ensemble cast—including Sapna Pabbi, Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Raj B. Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Riddhi Sen, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Nagesh Bhosale—in pivotal roles.

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