Chand Mera Dil: A New Romance Drama Faces Tough Competition at the Box Office

Chand Mera Dil, a Hindi romantic drama directed by Vivek Soni, has had a modest start at the box office since its release on May 22. Starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday, the film faces tough competition from successful South Indian films. With a storyline that follows two engineering students navigating love and life challenges, the film's performance is being closely watched. As it competes against other releases, its box office numbers show promise, raising questions about its potential for growth in the coming days.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 24, 2026, 00:40 IST

Overview of Chand Mera Dil

The Hindi romantic drama Chand Mera Dil, helmed by Vivek Soni, had a modest opening upon its release on May 22. Featuring Lakshya and Ananya Panday, the film is competing against the successful Tamil film Karuppu starring Suriya and Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 in the Indian market. Both South Indian films are currently dominating the box office. This marks the first collaboration between the stars of The Ba***ds of Bollywood and Call Me Bae. The film, produced by Dharma Productions, tells the story of two engineering students whose relationship evolves from innocent to complex.

Box Office Performance on Day 2

Chand Mera Dil Box Office Collection Day 2

As reported by Sacnilk, Chand Mera Dil garnered Rs 3.65 crore nett on its second day, reflecting a 21.7% increase from its opening day earnings of Rs 3 crore nett. The total collection in India has now reached Rs 6.65 crore nett, while its worldwide gross stands at Rs 8.19 crore. Although the second-day figures indicate a slow start, Chand Mera Dil has outperformed another romantic release this month, Ek Din, which only made Rs 1.2 crore on its second day. It remains uncertain if the film will achieve double-digit figures by the end of its opening weekend. The production budget for this Hindi film is estimated between Rs 30 to 45 crores.

Character Dynamics and Storyline

More about Chand Mera Dil

Ananya portrays Chandni Prasad, while Lakshya plays Aarav Rawat. Their love story begins on the first day of engineering college in Hyderabad, where Aarav experiences love at first sight. The narrative transitions from campus romance to significant life events, including career choices, marriage, and an unexpected pregnancy. The couple decides to marry after Chandni becomes pregnant and chooses to keep the baby. The film's second half delves deeper into the emotional complexities faced by the characters.

Creative Team Behind the Film

The film is co-written by director Vivek Soni and Tushar Paranjape, with dialogues crafted by Akshat Ghildial. Soni has previously directed romantic films such as Meenakshi Sundareshwar and Aap Jaisa Koi. In addition to Lakshya and Ananya, the cast features Paresh Pahuja, Manish Chaudhary, Irawati Harshe, Charu Shankar, Aastha Singh, Pratham Rathod, Ankur Poddar, Aashish Dubey, and Elvish Jose. The music for the film is composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.