The movie, directed by Vipul Vig and released on January 16, 2026, has now given trade analysts its first clear view of how it is performing at the box office after the extended weekend and two weekdays.
By the end of Day 5, Rahu Ketu has collected around ₹5.84 crore in gross box office receipts across India, with a net collection of about ₹4.89 crore. This figure comes from early box office tracking services that estimate weekend and weekday performance based on ticket sales from theatres nationwide.
From the beginning, the film had a modest start. On its opening day, Friday, it grossed just about ₹1.19 crore. Cinema occupancy was reported to be on the lower side, and early estimates suggested the film struggled to attract big crowds on its first day.
Saturday, the second day of release, brought a small improvement. The film’s box office gross climbed to roughly ₹1.98 crore. This bump is typical for Bollywood films as more families and casual viewers go to the cinema over the weekend. The slightly better turnout helped the film improve its overall total.
Sunday, the third day of release, was again better than Friday, with Rahu Ketu earning around ₹2.10 crore gross. Sunday numbers are usually important for films released on a Friday, because they show how much the word of mouth and early audience reactions are helping the movie. For Rahu Ketu, the Sunday bump was modest, but it kept the film moving ahead in its first three days.
However, starting Monday, the earnings dropped significantly. On Day 4, the film grossed around ₹0.57 crore. This fall is not unusual on weekdays, but it also showed that the film did not have strong traction with a wider audience. Weekday collections are often used as a measure of a film’s staying power after the initial curiosity of the weekend.
By Day 5, the total had grown steadily but remained modest. The combined figures show that Rahu Ketu has managed a total gross of about ₹5.84 crore after five days, and ₹4.89 crore (net). Net collection means the money that remains after taxes are deducted from the gross box office revenue.
Compared with other Bollywood films released around the same time, Rahu Ketu has had a quieter run. Other films have crossed higher marks in their first week, driven by stronger marketing, bigger stars, or better audience reviews. Rahu Ketu faced tough competition at the box office, which also made it harder for the film to grow its numbers rapidly in the first week.
Critics and trade analysts are likely to monitor the film’s performance in the coming days closely.
At this stage, the film’s makers and producers will hope that the story and word of mouth continue to attract viewers. But for many industry watchers, the Day 5 figures underline how competitive the Indian box office has become, especially with several big films releasing around the same time.
