Vibe Takes Early Box Office Lead Over Daayra After Opening Weekend

Kunal Kemmu's action-comedy 'Vibe' has taken an early lead over Kareena Kapoor's crime thriller 'Daayra' at the Indian box office, with both films opening on Friday, September 18, 2026. Early estimates indicate 'Vibe' collected an estimated Rs 1.50 crore net in India on its opening day, surpassing 'Daayra,' which earned approximately Rs 90 lakh. The two films, targeting distinct audiences, arrived in theatres on the same day, setting up a direct box office comparison. 'Vibe,' directed by and starring Kunal Kemmu, is an action-comedy about two friends who stumble upon a terrorist plot. 'Daayra,' directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is a serious investigative crime thriller reportedly based on the 2019 Hyderabad case. According to early figures from industry tracker Sacnilk, 'Vibe' was screened across 3,194 shows on its opening day and recorded an overall occupancy of 13.38%. The film saw growth throughout the day, with occupancy rising from 6% in morning shows to 22.31% in night screenings. 'Daayra' struggled to convert decent critical reviews into strong opening-day footfall, ending its first day with earnings in the lakhs.