Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s film ‘Haq’ made a strong start at the Indian box office, collecting Rs 8.85 crore nett in its opening weekend. The film, which released in theaters on Friday, has attracted audiences across the country, reflecting its resonance among audiences and the growing relevance of its subject matter. The film is directed by Suparn S. Verma and dramatizes the events of the landmark Shah Bano Begum case, which shaped the discussion on women’s rights in India.

As reported by trade website Sacnilk, Significant increase seen in ‘HAQ’ In collection all weekend long. The film, which opened at Rs 1.75 crore, collected Rs 3.35 crore on Saturday, a growth of 91 per cent, and added Rs 3.8 crore on Sunday to reach Rs 8.91 crore by the end of its first weekend. Its performance is considered encouraging considering the content and competition from other releases.

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The story of the film is based on Shahbano Begum’s real-life legal battle, which began after she was divorced by her husband in the late 1970s. Their fight for maintenance led to the Supreme Court decision affirming the rights of Muslim women in 1985, which was a turning point for gender justice in India. The film is based on Jigna Vora’s book ‘Bano: India’s Daughter’ and aims to bring the historical context and social impact of the case to the big screen.

Yami Gautam has played the character of Shah BanoWhile Emraan Hashmi has played the role of her husband Abbas. The film also stars Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, Aseem Hattangadi and Vartika Singh. The ensemble cast has been credited with delivering compelling performances that contribute to the film’s overall impact and audience reception.

Viewer engagement for ‘HAQ’ increased over the weekend, recording 19.35 percent on Saturday and 23.6 percent on Sunday. The film’s worldwide gross reached Rs 7.50 crore in the first two days, while the domestic total in the same period stood at Rs 5.1 crore, underscoring its wide appeal beyond the Indian market.

Earlier, Yami Gautam had expressed her gratitude for the audience response on

Trade analysts say the film’s growth is attributed to its content-driven narrative and positive word-of-mouth presentation rather than marketing ploys. As the week progresses, industry observers will be closely keeping a close eye on the film’s performance to assess its sustainability at the box office, especially for content-oriented dramas in the current scenario.

The film is currently running successfully in theatres.