Kunal Kemmu’s latest directorial venture Vibe has made a noticeable start at the Indian box office, opening ahead of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Daayra. Both films arrived in cinemas on September 18, 2026, creating an interesting box-office clash between a comedy-action entertainer and a crime thriller.

Vibe Box Office Collection Day 1

According to Sacnilk figures reported by NDTV, Vibe earned around ₹1.50 crore net in India on its opening day. The film recorded approximately 13.38% overall occupancy across 3,194 shows. Delhi-NCR registered the highest reported occupancy among major cities at around 13%.

Other trade reporting has put the opening slightly higher, at approximately ₹1.70–1.85 crore net, depending on the source and methodology. Therefore, the exact first-day figure may be revised as more trade data becomes available.

Vibe vs Daayra: Day 1 Box Office

The opening-day comparison currently puts Vibe ahead of Daayra.

Opening-day figures are early trade estimates and can vary between tracking sources.

While Vibe has started ahead, both films recorded relatively modest opening numbers compared with major Bollywood releases.

What Is Vibe About?

Vibe is a Hindi action-comedy directed by Kunal Kemmu, who also plays a leading role. The movie features Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Vanshika Dhir, Yashpal Sharma and Dinesh Lal Yadav among its cast. The story follows two friends whose ordinary lives turn into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure, combining action, comedy and elements of a spy-style entertainer. The film marks Kunal Kemmu’s second directorial venture after Madgaon Express.

Kunal Kemmu Returns to Direction

Kunal Kemmu previously directed Madgaon Express, which opened with ₹1.50 crore net in India in 2024. Interestingly, Vibe has reportedly matched that opening-day figure according to NDTV’s Sacnilk-based report. The film also brings Preity Zinta back to the big screen in a prominent role. Her presence, combined with Kemmu’s comic style and the film’s action-comedy setup, has helped create curiosity among moviegoers.

Daayra Opens Below Vibe

Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, released alongside Vibe on September 18. The crime thriller reportedly collected around ₹90 lakh to ₹1 crore net on its opening day in India, depending on the trade source. The film marks the first major big-screen collaboration between Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Its story revolves around two police officers caught in a moral conflict following a controversial encounter linked to a rape-and-murder investigation.

Can Vibe Grow Over the Weekend?

The opening numbers show that Vibe has started ahead of Daayra, but the first weekend will be important for both movies. Opening-day collections alone do not determine a film’s eventual theatrical performance. Vibe’s reported occupancy increased during the day, moving from around 6% in morning shows to more than 14% in the evening, according to the sources.

Audience response, weekend occupancy and the level of competition from other films will determine how strongly Vibe performs in the coming days. Vibe has won the opening-day box-office comparison with Daayra, although its own opening remains in the modest range. Kunal Kemmu’s comedy-action film has collected around ₹1.50 crore net according to one widely reported estimate, while Daayra has opened around the ₹1 crore mark. With the weekend now underway, both films have an opportunity to increase their collections if audience turnout improves.