Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta starrer VIBE recorded a steady improvement in its box office performance during its opening weekend. The Hindi film collected an estimated Rs 3 crore net in India on Sunday, September 20, according to Sacnilk figures cited by several media reports. With this collection, the film’s three-day India net total reached approximately Rs 7.45 crore.
VIBE began its theatrical journey with an estimated Rs 1.70 crore net collection on Friday, September 18. The film then showed growth on Saturday, collecting around Rs 2.75 crore. Its business improved further on Sunday, when it earned approximately Rs 3 crore. The Sunday collection was around 9.1 percent higher than Saturday’s figure.
The film’s day-wise performance indicates a gradual increase throughout its opening weekend. The first-day collection of Rs 1.70 crore was followed by Rs 2.75 crore on Saturday, before the film reached its highest single-day collection of the weekend with Rs 3 crore on Sunday.
The overall India net collection after three days stands at approximately Rs 7.45 crore. Its reported India gross collection has reached around Rs 8.94 crore. These figures are estimates and may be revised as final box office data becomes available.
VIBE also recorded an improvement in theatre occupancy over the weekend. The film had an estimated 14 percent occupancy on Friday, which increased to 21 percent on Saturday and further rose to 23 percent on Sunday. Another report citing detailed show-level data put the overall Sunday occupancy for the Hindi 2D version at around 25.10 percent, with evening shows recording the highest occupancy.
The film has been written, directed and produced by Kunal Kemmu, who also plays the lead role. VIBE marks his second directorial venture after Madgaon Express, which was released in 2024. Kemmu has returned to the director’s chair with a story that combines comedy, action and adventure.
The cast includes Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and Vanshika Dhir along with Kunal Kemmu. The movie also marks Vanshika Dhir’s acting debut. The story revolves around two close friends whose lives take an unexpected turn when they become involved in a dangerous situation. Their ordinary lives are disrupted as they find themselves caught in an adventure that brings together elements of comedy and action.
VIBE was released in theatres on September 18, 2026, alongside Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, which stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Both films experienced growth during the weekend, although VIBE recorded the higher opening weekend collection.
According to reported box office figures, Daayra earned Rs 1 crore on Friday, followed by Rs 1.75 crore each on Saturday and Sunday. Its opening weekend India net collection stood at approximately Rs 4.50 crore. VIBE, meanwhile, finished its first three days with Rs 7.45 crore net, giving it a higher opening weekend total.
The Sunday performance is particularly relevant because weekend growth can indicate how a film is performing with audiences after its initial release. VIBE increased its collection from Rs 1.70 crore on Friday to Rs 2.75 crore on Saturday and then Rs 3 crore on Sunday. The film therefore maintained an upward trend across all three days.
However, the film now faces the more important weekday test. Monday and the following days will determine whether it can maintain the momentum generated during the weekend. Box office performance often changes significantly after the opening weekend, making weekday collections important for determining the film’s overall theatrical run.
VIBE’s current three-day figures also provide a clear picture of its opening performance. The film has not recorded a major single-day surge, but its collections have increased each day since release. The rise in occupancy from Friday to Sunday also indicates that more viewers attended later weekend shows.
Kunal Kemmu’s return as a director has been one of the key talking points surrounding the film. After Madgaon Express, he has taken on multiple responsibilities for VIBE, including writing, directing, producing and acting in the project. The combination of comedy, action and adventure is central to the film’s presentation.
As of the end of Day 3, VIBE has collected approximately Rs 7.45 crore net in India. The film’s Sunday collection of Rs 3 crore represents a 9.1 percent increase over Saturday’s Rs 2.75 crore. With the opening weekend now complete, attention will shift to the weekday collections and whether the film can continue its upward trend at the box office.