Vibe Day 2 Box Office: Kunal Kemmu’s Heist Comedy Rakes in ₹2.65 Cr
Kunal Kemmu’s latest action‑comedy Vibe saw a noticeable jump in earnings on its second day of release, adding ₹2.65 crore to its tally and bringing the domestic net collection to ₹4.35 crore.
Box Office Performance
The film opened with a modest ₹1.70 crore on Friday. Saturday’s earnings of ₹2.65 crore marked a significant uptick, surpassing the opening figures of Kemmu’s earlier directorial venture, Madgaon Express, which recorded between ₹1.50 crore and ₹1.63 crore on its first day.
Film Overview
Vibe, a Hindi‑language action‑comedy thriller released across Indian theatres on 18 September 2026, is written, directed and produced by Kemmu himself. The story follows two mismatched friends, Hardik and Bugs, who are recruited by a mysterious operative known as Madam H for a high‑stakes mission to thwart a terrorist threat, despite having no spy training.
Cast and Crew
Kemmu stars as the carefree Hardik, while Sparsh Shrivastava portrays the disciplined Bugs. Veteran actress Preity Zinta appears as the enigmatic Madam H, and newcomer Vanshika Dhir plays Kareena. The supporting ensemble includes Yashpal Sharma, Dinesh Lal Yadav, Rajesh A. Krishnan, Sharmila Tagore, Uorfi Javed, Hiten Paintal and Mark Bennington.
Critical Reception
News18 Showsha awarded Vibe a rating of 3.5 out of 5, highlighting Kemmu’s use of popular cultural references that add a comedic layer to the narrative. The review praised the background score and songs for their ability to keep the audience engaged.
Industry Context
Vibe marks Kemmu’s second directorial effort after Madgaon Express (2024) and his debut as a producer. For Preity Zinta, the film is her second release of 2026 following Batwara 1947, with her last Indian appearance being Bhaiaji Superhit in 2018.