Daayra has opened its theatrical run with around Rs 1 crore nett at the Indian box office. The Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer has started slowly, making its first weekend an important phase for the film. The film’s Friday collection has given it a limited start, and the focus will now move to Saturday and Sunday. Like most releases, Daayra will be looking for an increase in audience numbers during the weekend. A noticeable jump on both days could help the film add to its opening day total and improve its overall box office position.
The weekend will also provide a better indication of how the film is being received by audiences. A strong Saturday followed by a healthy Sunday could give Daayra some support after its opening day. At the same time, the film will need to maintain its collections beyond the weekend if it is to build a steady theatrical run.
Daayra is based around a conflict within the system after a high profile incident. Officer Raman Kumar and his team take action against suspects in a disputed encounter. The situation changes when another officer, Ajooni Kohli, starts investigating whether the controversial shooting was staged.
The investigation brings different sides of the system into conflict. As Ajooni looks into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, questions emerge about the encounter and the decisions made by those involved. The story deals with issues of duty, justice and the difficult choices faced by officers working within the system.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran headline the film, with Kanwaljit Singh, Achint Kaur, Anuja Sathe, Seema Azmi and Biswapati Sarkar also appearing in key roles. Meghna Gulzar has directed the film.
With around Rs 1 crore nett collected on opening day, Daayra now heads into its first weekend. Saturday and Sunday collections will be important in determining whether the film can make up some ground after its slow start.
The film will need sustained growth rather than a single strong day to build momentum at the box office. The weekend figures should provide a clearer picture of its theatrical prospects and show whether Daayra can maintain audience interest in the days ahead.
