"Hyderabad’s Love Is Unmatched": Imtiaz Ali Visits the City to Thank Audiences for the Blockbuster Run of Main Vaapas Aaunga
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali visited Hyderabad to personally express his gratitude to moviegoers for turning his latest directorial, Main Vaapas Aaunga, into one of the year's most remarkable box-office success stories.
Now cruising through its sixth successful week, the film continues to run across 450+ shows in India while sustaining an active theatrical footprint across 10 international markets—a rare feat for a Hindi film competing alongside major Bollywood and Hollywood releases.
A True Word-of-Mouth Phenomenon
Originally released across 804 screens in 59 countries, Main Vaapas Aaunga has emerged as one of the widest overseas releases for a Hindi feature this year. Beyond traditional Hindi-speaking belts, the emotional drama has found immense traction in non-traditional centers like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, proving its strong pan-India appeal.
Driven purely by organic audience appreciation and glowing word-of-mouth, the film has connected deeply with both Gen Z viewers and family audiences alike. Touching upon his visit to the Pearl City, Imtiaz Ali interacted with local moviegoers and thanked them for recommending the film, which helped increase show counts and maintain steady footfalls even in its sixth week.
Signature Emotional Storytelling
Steeped in Imtiaz Ali’s signature realm of deep emotion, longing, and romance, Main Vaapas Aaunga features a stellar ensemble cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina.
Jointly produced by Birla Studios, Applause Entertainment, and Window Seat Films (Mohit Choudhary & Shibasish Sarkar), the film features a popular soundtrack released under the Tips Music label and continues its successful theatrical run nationwide.
