film maker Imtiaz Ali Buoyed by the success of his latest romantic drama ‘Maya Vapas Aunga’. Although the film witnessed a decent opening at the box office, strong audience appreciation and positive word of mouth helped it gain significant momentum in the second week. As the audience continues to connect with the film, several prominent names from the industry have also come forward to celebrate its success, which has touched the director deeply.
Industry veterans have rallied behind the film
During an appearance on Yuva’s Be a Man Year podcast, Imtiaz spoke about the unexpected wave of support that came his way. According to him, discovering the personal emotions and experiences of people through the story ‘Maya Vapas Aunga’ is the most rewarding aspect. He said many filmmakers, actors and artistes are actively encouraging audiences to watch the film in theatres.Sharing some memorable interactions, Imtiaz says, “People love Shekhar Kapur Calling me and asking, ‘What is today’s collection?’ Never worked with him. Piyush Mishra sent me a video saying, ‘Housefull in such and such a theater, Mubarak.’ Subhash Ghai said, ‘Tereko hero itni pasand hai, tujhe malum hai do hafte me utar gaye thi. Nervous mat, people are loving this film (you love Hero so much. Did you know it got pulled from theaters in two weeks? Don’t worry), it will come’.“The filmmaker mentioned that many in the industry are rooting for the success of ‘Maya Vapas Aunga’ as they hope it will create more space for heartfelt storytelling and unconventional cinema.
Ayushmann’s contribution makes Imtiaz emotional
Imtiaz also opened up about the actor-singer Ayushmann KhurranaIts involvement in film music. He praised Ayushmann for lending his voice to the track ‘Tere Paas Mai’ and admitted that the song took him to a deep emotional level.Recalling the love he received from friends and colleagues, Imtiaz said, “I am so moved by the way he has sung the song. I don’t know what to say to him. He has told his entire history. They say. Anurag Kashyap He is promoting my film more than his own film. Usne Bola Tishri Movie Vi Agar Tune Bana Li Na Achi, Toh Apne Ghar Me Tera Mandir Bana Lunga. People say film industry ke log bade badmaash hote hai (He told me, ‘If you can make even a third good film, I will build a temple for you in my house.’) People say that people in the film industry are very clever) but why is Alia coming up with something for the film, or Ayushmann? So many people are promoting this film. I don’t have enough words to express my gratitude to them.”
Anurag Kashyap’s hilarious social media frenzy
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is among the biggest cheerleaders for ‘Maya Vapas Aunga’. Earlier, she shared a heartwarming and hilarious Instagram post celebrating both the film and Imtiaz.Anurag wrote, “New brand new @imtiazaliofficial. After his first film Chamkila, his most films are in Mai Vapas Aonga Cinema. Watch this and I love you Muttankhoor ❤️. Inspire and break our hearts. Aur mere hamduman ko chori varana karme. BTW happy birthday to your partners in this heartbreaking crime.”
Shekhar Kapoor applauded the film’s box-office run
Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor also took to social media to praise both the film and its performance trajectory. He highlighted how ‘Maya Vapas Aunga’ challenged the belief that a film’s fate is sealed in its opening week.In his message, Kapoor wrote, “Thank you, Imtiaz Ali. With your film Mai Vaps Aunga, you have debunked the myth that first-week box-office performance determines a film’s future. You have proved that what matters is a great story, well told. What matters is respect for your audience.”
Strong second week growth despite competition
Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharbari and Diljit Dosanjh, ‘Maya Vapas Aunga’ opened to favorable reviews but initially struggled to attract large audiences. However, the fortunes of the film changed dramatically in the second week as the audience recommendations shifted to higher ranks.The romantic drama reportedly saw a 130 percent jump in collections despite facing competition from ‘Cocktail 2’. On its second Friday, the film grossed Rs 1.90 crore, surpassing its opening day numbers. The momentum continued over the weekend, with Saturday’s collection rising to Rs 4.35 crore and another Rs 5.75 crore on Sunday. With strong audience support and continued industry support, ‘Maya Vapas Aunga’ is a steady performer at the box office.
