The Indian box office witnessed a mixed performance on November 10, 2025, with established films maintaining their hold while new releases struggled to make significant impact. The day saw several films competing for audience attention across theaters nationwide.
Haq Continues Strong Performance
Haq: The Tag Story emerged as the clear winner, collecting approximately ₹1.25 crore on its second Monday. The film has been showing consistent performance since its release on October 31, 2025. Despite being in its second week, the movie managed to attract substantial audiences, indicating strong word-of-mouth and sustained interest.
The film's total collection now stands at an impressive ₹28.75 crore net in India. Industry analysts note that the movie has demonstrated better staying power than many recent releases, with relatively smaller drops in collection on weekdays compared to typical Bollywood releases.
New Releases Face Tough Competition
Among the new releases, The Tag Story opened to modest numbers, earning ₹45 lakhs on its first day. The film, which features an ensemble cast, failed to make a significant impact despite its fresh concept and marketing efforts.
Meanwhile, The Girlfriend faced the toughest challenge, managing only ₹15 lakhs in its opening day collections. The horror-thriller couldn't capitalize on the genre's typically loyal fan base, with poor reviews and limited marketing contributing to its underwhelming performance.
Regional Contenders and Other Performers
The Bengali film Jatadhari showed promise in its limited release, collecting approximately ₹30 lakhs on Monday. The regional offering performed particularly well in West Bengal and among Bengali-speaking audiences in other states.
Other films in theaters continued their runs with varying degrees of success. Most smaller releases and films in their third or fourth weeks saw minimal collections, typically ranging between ₹5-10 lakhs depending on screen count and regional popularity.
Industry Analysis and Future Outlook
Trade analysts point to several factors affecting the November 10 box office performance. The absence of a major star-powered release, combined with the post-festival season lull, contributed to the overall modest numbers. Additionally, the divided attention among multiple new releases meant that no single film could dominate the market.
The success of Haq: The Tag Story demonstrates that content-driven films with strong narratives can find audience support even outside the typical holiday seasons. Meanwhile, the struggle of new releases highlights the continued challenge of attracting viewers to theaters without massive star power or exceptional word-of-mouth.
Looking ahead, industry experts anticipate that the box office scenario might improve with the approaching weekend and potential positive word-of-mouth for some of the newer releases. However, the performance of November 10 clearly indicates that audiences are becoming increasingly selective, prioritizing quality content over mere novelty.
