The romantic drama Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, has finally hit theatres and created a noticeable buzz at the box office on its opening day. Backed by Dharma Productions and directed by Vivek Soni, the film surprised trade analysts with its decent Day 1 earnings despite receiving mixed reactions from critics and audiences. Released on May 22, 2026, Chand Mera Dil arrived in cinemas after multiple delays and strong pre-release curiosity surrounding its fresh on-screen pairing. The romantic drama revolves around Aarav and Chandni, two college lovers whose relationship faces emotional turmoil after an unexpected pregnancy changes their lives forever.

According to early trade reports from Sacnilk, the film earned around ₹2.6–2.9 crore net on its opening day in India across nearly 5,000 shows nationwide. While the numbers may not be blockbuster-level for a Dharma-backed project, the collection is still being seen as a respectable start for a content-driven romantic drama. Interestingly, the film managed to outperform several recent romantic releases, including Ek Din, which reportedly opened with around ₹1.15 crore net. Industry experts believe the film now heavily depends on weekend growth and audience word-of-mouth to maintain momentum at the box office.

Ahead of release, Chand Mera Dil had generated attention due to its emotional trailer, hit music album, and affordable ticket pricing strategy, with tickets reportedly available from ₹149 in several multiplex chains. Many trade analysts had predicted a stronger opening in the ₹4–6 crore range before release.

The film also made headlines recently after the censor board reportedly asked the makers to trim several intimate scenes before granting it a U/A 16+ certificate. Despite the controversy, the buzz around the film remained high among young audiences and couples. Although critics have offered mixed-to-negative reviews, audiences in metro cities have appreciated the emotional storytelling and chemistry between Ananya and Lakshya. The coming weekend will be crucial in determining whether Chand Mera Dil can emerge as a sleeper hit or struggle under competition from bigger releases currently dominating theatres. With romance making a comeback in Bollywood once again, Chand Mera Dil may still have a chance to grow if positive audience reactions continue over the next few days.