The Indian box office buzzed with activity on Sunday, November 9, 2025. While the acclaimed ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ continues its impressive theatrical run, newcomers like ‘Haq’ and ‘The Taj Story’ have joined the box office fray, adding excitement to the weekend’s earnings.
This past week offered a diverse cinematic experience, with films ranging from heartfelt dramas to compelling underdog tales. The Sunday box office report for November 9 reflects this variety, showcasing varied audience responses. ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, the Rishab Shetty-starrer, has reached an estimated Rs 617 crore net in India and Rs 728.06 crore gross worldwide, demonstrating incredible staying power even after its digital release.
‘Haq’, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, has successfully captured audience interest. It earned Rs 3.75 crore on its initial Sunday, contributing to a total of Rs 8.85 crore in India. The film’s engaging courtroom drama and strong performances are fueling positive reception.
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Thamma’ continues to perform well, adding Rs 1.65 crore to its earnings, bringing its total to an impressive Rs 131.05 crore. ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’, featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, displayed solid stability, earning Rs 1.50 crore on Sunday for a cumulative total of Rs 74.95 crore, with urban audiences showing strong engagement.
An Assamese sensation, ‘Roi Roi Binale’, is making history at the box office. This film, noted as Zubeen Garg’s last, collected Rs 1.89 crore on its tenth day, reaching Rs 15.76 crore net. It’s being hailed as one of the most successful Assamese films of all time.
Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘The Girlfriend’ achieved its highest collection on its opening Sunday, bringing in Rs 3 crore for a weekend total of Rs 6.80 crore.
‘The Taj Story’, a period film starring Paresh Rawal, is holding its own in its second week. On November 9, its second Sunday, it earned Rs 2.09 crore, demonstrating a growth from the previous day and reaching Rs 15.74 crore in total revenue.
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