Wondering how “Metro… In Dino” is doing at the box office? Discover the complete day-wise collection, budget vs earnings, public review, and its chances of being a hit in 2025.
The Return of Urban Stories in Bollywood
“Metro… In Dino”, directed by the celebrated Anurag Basu, serenaded the theatres in 2025 biut as one of the most awaited Hindi Films of 2025 was released. With its immense cast which includes the likes of Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma ,Ali Fazal, and Pankaj Tripathi this movie promised a sensous narrative which was lyrically crafted through different narratives based within an urban context.
A spiritual successor to an already successful movie by Basu, Life in a … Metro, this film surely had its weight expected heavily on it especially for the already leftist, urban multiplex going audiences.
Metro… In Dino Box Office Collection: Day-Wise Report
Day Box Office Collections (in ₹ Crores)
Day 1 (Friday) 4.25 Cr
Day 2 (Saturday) 6.10 Cr
Day 3 (Sunday) 7.20 Cr
Weekend Total 17.55 cr
Day 4 (Monday) 3.15 cr
Day 5 (Tuesday) 2.80 cr
Day 6 (Wednesday) 2.50 cr
Day 7 (Thursday) 2.30 cr
Week 1 Total 28.30 cr
Collections for Week 2 (estimate)
Day 8 to Day 14 total: ₹11.10 Cr
Cumulative total (2 weeks): ₹39.4 Cr
Budget and Break-even point analysis
Production budget: ₹45 Crore (including marketing & promotions)
Break-even point: ~₹55 Cr (including the distributor share)
Current standing (after 2 weeks): Below break-even
Although giving a decent start, Metro… In Dino has not been a successful affair either, facing immense competition from releases like Kalki 2898 AD, along with regional blockbusters, affecting number of footfalls in box-office.
Occupancy rates and screen count
Opening screen count: 1800 (India), 350 (Overseas)
Occupancy on opening day: ~28% (morning shows), 45-50% (evening shows)
Drop off in Week 2: Approx. 42% decline in overall occupancy rates
While word of the mouth had initially made this film well-acclaimed, audience footfall slowed due to a lack of mass appeal in smaller towns after the release of competitors while single-screen numbers were also limited.”
Overseas box office performance
USA & Canada: ₹3.75 Cr after 10 days
UAE & GCC: ₹2.15 Cr
UK & Europe: ₹1.80 Cr
Australia & NZ: ₹0.90 Cr
Total overseas gross: ₹8.60 Cr
This places the worldwide total gross at nearly ₹48 Cr by the end of its second week.
Will Metro… In Dino be a hit?
For it to be declared a box office hit, Metro… In Dino will have to surpass approx. ₹60 Cr gross world-wide, including OTT and satellite rights.
Current standing:
Box office verdict: Semi-hit (as of 2 weeks)
OTT potential: Strong (will likely perform well on Netflix or Amazon Prime)
Satellite rights: Supposedly sold to a major tv channel for ₹18 Cr
If the film holds through Week 3, it has a good chance to break even, or reach modest success.
Will it create a franchise?
It would be great if Anurag Basu creates a sequel to that film. Given Basu’s penchant for creating storylines, and the popularity of anthology films, people seem confident there will be a part II or even a “Metro” trilogy.
Fans are already asking for certain characters to continue, especially Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur’s characters.
Final verdict
Metro… In Dino may not be a massive commercial success, but it is still a worthy follow-up to an impactful film, a music-centric, emotional film. It has a niche audience but will certainly resonate with more urban audiences, so this wins for meaningful Hindi films in mainstream cinema.
If you appreciate meaningful and layered characters, simple yet artistic visuals, and nostalgic music, this is worth a watch.
FAQs
1: Metro… In Dino is a sequel of Life in a… Metro?
It is not a legitimate sequel, instead it is a continuation of themes, exploring modern urban relationships.
2: What is the budget of Metro… In Dino?
The estimated budget for this film is ₹45 Crore.
3: When will I be able to watch Metro… In Dino online?
The OTT release should come in August 2025 on either Netflix or Amazon Prime.
4: Did it perform well in box office?
For now, it is progressing towards semi-hit verdict, continuing to gain traction with audience through word-of-mouth.
5: Who sung the viral song “Sheher Ki Khamoshi”?
The tear-jerking song was sung by Arijit Singh and Shilpa Rao, the song was composed by Pritam.
What was the opening day boxoffice numbers for the film?
The Day 1 collection for Metro… In Dino was around ₹4.25 crore, it has a higher number of occupancy in metro cities and multiplexes.
Will there be a sequel of Metro… In Dino?
There is no official confirmation, however, the director Anurag Basu teased, a sequel seems possible if audiences demanded.