Pinkvilla Predicts Tracking includes three releases this week: Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Chand Mera Dil and Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. This is also the final forecast for one day and Raja Shivaji (Hindi).
The past few weeks have been good for the Hindi film industry with the historic success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge and the hugely encouraging win with Bhoot Bangla. These are the titles in the month of May, which are not big films on paper, but they are the bread and butter for the industry, as they are what keep the box office ticking on a weekly basis.
Husband, wife and those two (15/05/2026)
First Day Box Office Prediction: Rs. 4-6 crores
Sequel to the 2019 hit film Pati Patni Aur Woh, with a different cast. The 2019 film grossed Rs. 8 crore nett. If the follow-up had come in 2020 with the same cast (well, without the pandemic), with Ayushmann Khurrana at his peak, it would have started off very well.
However, times have turned out to be very rough for films in this small-town comedy space and, by extension, Ayushmann Khurrana. There have been some sequels to the films of that time, which have been released in similar or even lesser numbers despite all the inflation.
Although it is a franchise film, it does not have much franchise value. The beginning will be largely inspired by the trailer and music. Two songs have been released so far, but neither has generated any meaningful traction. The teaser served more as an announcement than a demonstration of the film’s comedic appeal. If the trailer delivers humor, the opening prospects may see some improvement.
Chand my heart (22/05/2026)
First Day Box Office Prediction: Rs. 2.50-5 crores
Despite not having any big actors in the lead roles, last year had some surprise hits based on “Dil-Toota Aashiq” and hit music. This is a film with a similar theme.
The key is music. The title song performed well, but not to the level of the previous year’s films. The second song is even worse. There is still time; The songs may arrive closer to release, as happened with Tere Ishq Mein. If this happens, the initial chances may improve significantly.
If youth is there then love has to happen (22/05/2026)
First Day Box Office Prediction: Rs. 5-8 crores
A rom-com starring Varun Dhawan in the lead role. Her last rom-com, Sunny Sanskari’s Tulsi Kumari, grossed Rs. 9 crore nett, but he was on leave, which fell to Rs. Next day earning of Rs 5.50 crore. Expectations from this remain the same level, unless the trailer moves the needle. The teaser was interesting, but the songs don’t work yet; All eyes are on the trailer.
other updates
Raja Shivaji will make a strong debut in the original Marathi version. Hindi possibilities seem limited, although the leisure factor would be a plus. The forecast remains unchanged.
No significant change in the discussion or situation has been seen even in a day and the forecast remains the same.
Pinkvilla’s first day box office forecast is as follows:
| release date | Topic | low-level forecasting | High-end forecast | accurate forecast |
| 01/05/2026 | one day | Rupee. 1.00 crore. | Rupee. 2.00 crores. | Rupee. 1.00 crore. |
| 01/05/2026 | Raja Shivaji (Hindi) | Rupee. 2.00 crores. | Rupee. 4.00 crores. | Rupee. 2.50 crores. |
| 08/05/2026 | last question | Rupee. 0.00 crore. | Rupee. 0.50 crore. | Rupee. 0.25 crore. |
| 15/05/2026 | husband wife and those two | Rupee. 4.00 crores. | Rupee. 6.00 crores. | Rupee. 5.00 crores. |
| 22/05/2026 | moon my heart | Rupee. 2.50 crores. | Rupee. 5.00 crores. | Rupee. 4.00 crores. |
| 22/05/2026 | If there is youth then there is love | Rupee. 5.00 crores. | Rupee. 8.00 crores. | Rupee. 6.00 crores. |
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