This Friday, bringing the charm of the 1990s, Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh’s romantic drama ‘Gustaakh Ishq’ made it to the theatres. The movie has been lauded for highlighting old-school romance, skillfully wrapped in layers of nostalgia and poetry. However, this Vibhu Puri directorial seems to have failed to make an impact at the box office, as it grossed below Rs. 1 crore in its two days of theatrical run. On the other hand, its competition, ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, collected Rs 17 crore on Saturday.
‘Gustaakh Ishq’ box office collection day 2
According to early estimates from Sacnilk, ‘Gustaakh Ishq’ has seen a slight decline in the numbers on day 2. The movie that opened with Rs 50 lakh collected Rs 45 lakhs on Saturday. With this in the domestic market, this romantic drama has been able to earn only Rs. 95 lakhs.
‘Gustaakh Ishq’ day 2 occupancy.
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, ‘Gustaakh Ishq’ saw an overall 10.24% Hindi occupancy. The morning was slow with only 4.40% occupancy, which went up to 9.78% in the afternoon. The evening and night shows saw further rises with 11.33% and 15.43% respectively.
Competition from ‘Tere Ishq Mein’
The Aanand L Rai starrer ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ has been generating a lot of buzz right from the word go. The movies also seem to have lived up to their hype and translated into good box office numbers. The trade report shows that after opening with Rs 16 crore, the Dhanush and Kriti Sanon starrer made Rs 17 crore on Saturday. Taking its total to Rs 33 crore in 2 days, while ‘Gustaakh Ishq’ didn’t even touch Rs 1 crore.
‘Gustaakh Ishq’ review
With a rating of 3.5/5 stars, here what an excerpt from our review reads “In an era dominated by loud action films and formula-heavy horror comedies, ‘Gustaakh Ishq’ feels like a breath of fresh air. It nudges your attention back to people, conversations, and small emotions. The exchanges between Nawabuddin and Aziz form the quiet backbone of the film, and the shayari recited by Shah—written by Ashok Singh Mizaz—adds to its lingering appeal. There is real pleasure in watching Shah and Varma share the frame as mentor and student. Yet, for a film rooted in both drama and romance, the two never fully bloom. The interval point, meant to be a turning point, passes without leaving much of a mark. The love story between Nawabuddin and Minni unfolds so subtly that it often feels like an afterthought. The film means well and sets the right mood, but the screenplay rarely finds the sharp emotional peaks it so clearly reaches for.” Go to Source
