'HAQ' ends box office run with disappointing ₹23cr
What's the story
The courtroom drama HAQ, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, has concluded its theatrical run at a disappointing ₹23cr gross. The film, directed by Suparn Varma, was released on November 7, 2025, but struggled to find an audience despite positive word-of-mouth reviews from both critics and audiences. It faced stiff competition from Ajay Devgn's De De Pyaar De 2 in its second week and was eventually overshadowed by Tere Ishk Mein and Dhurandhar.
Box office performance
'HAQ' struggled to maintain momentum after a weak opening
HAQ opened with a dismal ₹1.8cr net and ended its first week at ₹13.45cr. The film's earnings took a hit in the second week, adding only ₹4.35cr to the total, bringing the two-week collection to ₹17.8cr net. It further dipped in the third week, earning just ₹1.25cr despite facing competition from 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4, which were also underperforming films at the box office.
Critical reception
'HAQ' faced criticism despite positive reviews
Despite receiving praise for its performances, HAQ was criticized for diluting the subject and ignoring the political turmoil surrounding the landmark Shah Bano Case. The film's poor marketing strategy also contributed to its lackluster box office performance. However, it is expected that the movie will find a wider audience during its digital release. With over ₹5cr earnings from overseas markets, its total haul stands at ₹28.44cr.