Aajo Ardhangini, the much-anticipated Bengali family drama directed by Kaushik Ganguly, has been facing a challenging run at the Indian box office. The film, which released on July 10, 2026, witnessed a steep decline in collections on its 4th day.
On its 4th day, the film collected an estimated Rs 15 lakh net in India, bringing its total India net collection to approximately Rs 1.16 crore. The film's worldwide gross collection currently stands at Rs 1.33 crore, with the Kerala market contributing the bulk of the earnings from overseas territories.
The film opened to a modest start of Rs 13 lakh on day 1, followed by collections of Rs 26 lakh on day 2 and Rs 44 lakh on day 3. However, the day 4 collection of Rs 15 lakh represents a sharp 66% drop from the previous day. Trade analysts suggest that while the film showed impressive growth over its opening weekend, the weekday decline indicates that the film may have limited commercial appeal beyond its core target audience.
Kaushik Ganguly's Return to Relationship Drama
Director Kaushik Ganguly returns with the sequel to his critically acclaimed film 'Ardhangini,' bringing back the characters of Subhra, Suman, and Meghna. The film features an ensemble cast including Churni Ganguly as Shubhra, Jaya Ahsan as Meghna Mustafi, and Koushik Sen as Suman Chatterjee, alongside Ambarish Bhattacharya, Lily Chakraborty, and Indrasish Roy in pivotal roles.
The screenplay, penned by Kaushik Ganguly, has been appreciated for its sharp dialogues and psychological depth. The film explores the complexities of marriage, identity, and the emotional baggage that relationships carry. The music, composed by Anupam Roy, has received positive notices, with the title track adding emotional layers to the narrative.
Technical Brilliance and Box Office Prospects
The film's technical team has been praised for their work, with Subhajit Singha's editing and Debojyoti Ghosh's colour grading receiving positive notices. The cinematography has been commended for its visual metaphors that add psychological depth to the narrative.
With the film now in its first week, trade sources suggest that it may add another Rs 20-30 lakh net in India, taking its first-week total to around Rs 1.3-1.4 crore. The film has a reported budget of Rs 4 crore, and with the current collections, the film has only recovered about 29% of its investment. The film's long-term success will depend on its ability to sustain momentum in the coming weeks and attract audiences through strong word-of-mouth publicity.