Bhai Tera Star Hai opens with low box office earnings

The Hindi comedy thriller "Bhai Tera Star Hai" opened to a weak commercial start in India on Thursday, July 30, 2026, earning an estimated 0.25 to 0.5 crore (2.5 to 5 million rupees) on its first day. The film, starring Raghav Juyal in the lead role, was released across approximately 500 screens with 800 daily shows but saw low audience turnout and occupancy in many locations.

Trade reports indicate the opening day collection was among the lowest for a major Hindi release in 2026. The film's performance stands in stark contrast to the year's top openers, which have earned tens of crores on their first days. Industry analysts attribute the slow start primarily to limited prerelease buzz and a muted promotional campaign, compounded by competition from other releases and rapidly shifting audience preferences.

Directed by Vivek B. Agrawal, the film is set in London and follows Ajay Singh (Juyal), a young man aspiring to be a Bollywood star who must repay a large debt to a gangster in one night, leading to a chaotic series of misunderstandings and gang conflicts. The ensemble cast includes Niki Walia, Sanjay Kapoor, Niharika NM, Vivan Bhatena, and Barkha Singh. Produced on a reported...