The Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam-starrer courtroom drama, Haq, directed by Suparn S Varma, saw a significant surge in its domestic collections over the first weekend, highlighting the power of content-driven cinema.
The film, which dramatizes the events surrounding the landmark Mohd Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum case, opened in theaters this past Friday and has successfully built momentum throughout the weekend.
📈 Strong Weekend Box Office Performance
According to trade website Sacnilk, Haq registered a strong performance across its first three days:
| Day | India Net Collection | Growth Spike |
| Day 1 (Friday) | ₹1.75 crore | — |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | ₹3.35 crore | 91% |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | ₹3.51 crore (estimated) | Further Spike |
| Total Weekend Collection | ₹8.61 crore | — |
The film demonstrated impressive audience growth, with a notable 91% spike in collections on Saturday. This upward trend continued on Sunday, helping the film achieve a worldwide gross of ₹7.50 crore over the first two days alone.
Sunday also saw an improvement in theater occupancy, rising from 19.35% on Saturday to 23.36%. The film’s trajectory for the upcoming weekdays will be crucial in determining its long-term run at the box office.
⚖️ About the Film and the Landmark Case
Haq is based on Jigna Vora’s book, Bano: Bharat Ki Beti. The film focuses on the legal battle that began in 1978 when Shah Bano was divorced by her lawyer husband, Abbas.
The case, which is one of the most controversial and significant in Indian legal history, reached the Supreme Court, which in 1985 ruled that Muslim women are also entitled to maintenance under the law.
- Yami Gautam plays the central role of Shah Bano.
- Emraan Hashmi plays her husband, Abbas.
- The cast also features key actors like Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Husain, Aseem Hattangady, and Vartika Singh.
🙏 Yami Gautam Celebrates ‘Word of Mouth’ Power
Actress Yami Gautam took to her official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday to celebrate the film’s positive reception, attributing its success to genuine audience appreciation.
“The power of ‘Word of mouth’. No foul-play or any gimmicks. Straight from our hearts to the audience. Even from trade & media perspective, I feel a lot of positivity that they want a film like ‘ HAQ’ to be a success. It’s a rarity & I shall cherish this moment for life.”
Her statement underscores the growing trend where strong content and positive reviews are driving audiences to theaters, particularly for hard-hitting courtroom dramas.