Vibe, starring Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta, has shown a sharp upward trend at the box office on its second day. The film’s collections jumped 55.9 per cent on day two compared to its opening day, signalling growing audience interest.

A jump of this size on the second day usually points to positive word of mouth, with evening and night shows typically driving the surge as weekend footfalls pick up.

What the numbers suggest

Opening-day collections often reflect the pull of the cast and pre-release buzz, but the second day is widely seen as the real test of a film’s acceptance. A 55.9 per cent rise suggests that early viewers liked what they saw and recommended it to others.

Trade watchers will now look closely at the Sunday figures. If the film holds or grows further on day three, it would confirm a healthy weekend trend and set up a stable run in the weekdays that follow.

The film and its cast

Vibe pairs Kunal Kemmu with Preity Zinta and has been positioned as a mainstream entertainer. Preity Zinta’s presence on the big screen has been one of the talking points around the release, while Kemmu’s comic timing has drawn attention in early audience reactions.

The film released amid competition from other titles, which makes the day-two jump more notable. Films that open modestly but grow over the weekend often end up with longer, steadier runs than those that start big and fade quickly.

What comes next

The coming week will decide Vibe’s box office fate. Monday’s collections are the crucial indicator of whether the weekend growth was driven by genuine audience appreciation or merely by weekend footfalls.

For now, the makers will take heart from the Saturday surge. A near-56 per cent jump on day two is the kind of trajectory that gives a film a fighting chance at the box office.