Varun Dhawan's New Film Set for Big Box Office Debut

The highly anticipated comedy entertainer, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, is scheduled for release tomorrow, June 5. As the sole major Bollywood release this week, it is positioned for a solid performance at the Indian box office, aiming to secure Bollywood's sixth-biggest opening of 2026.

This film marks a reunion for director David Dhawan and actor Varun Dhawan, who have previously delivered successful theatrical ventures like Judwaa 2 (2017) and Main Tera Hero (2014). Their proven track record together adds to the film's promising outlook.

Promotional materials, including songs and the trailer, have been well-received, highlighting David Dhawan's signature comedy style. The film has already garnered over 1 crore through advance bookings for its opening day, with a healthy number of screenings expected due to a lack of significant competition.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is projected to earn between 6-9 crore net on its opening day. A positive reception could even see it surpass Ikkis (7.28 crore net) to become the fifth-highest opening film of 2026.