Main Vaapas Aaunga, the latest film from director Imtiaz Ali, has had a disappointing performance at the Indian box office. The film, featuring Diljit Dosanjh, has collected a mere Rs. 1.25 crore on its opening day, which is a stark contrast to the performance of other releases like Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past. This underperformance is surprising, considering the director's previous niche and the star power of the lead actor. The film's low opening numbers leave it with little room for growth, and it's unlikely to reach the Rs. 10 crore nett mark in its full run. The first weekend collections are projected to be around Rs. 5 crore, which is a concerning trend for a film that was not expected to be a major opener. The lack of a strong word-of-mouth campaign and the film's initial poor advance sales suggest that the film's performance will remain weak. This is a significant setback for the production house and the director, who had high hopes for the film's success. The article concludes by emphasizing the subjective nature of box office projections and the importance of actual performance data, while also acknowledging the potential for a strong word-of-mouth campaign to turn things around for the film.