{"id":11740,"date":"2026-07-20T17:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11740"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:44:16","slug":"this-2-hour-25-minute-film-was-box-office-flop-but-won-hearts-on-ott-its-now-trending-at-no-1-its-name-is-lead-actors-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11740","title":{"rendered":"This 2 hour 25 minute film was box office flop but won hearts on OTT it&#8217;s now trending at No. 1, its name is&#8230;, lead actors are&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<br><div id=\"story-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are plenty of movies that somehow fail to draw audiences to the big screen but keep fans hooked when they are released on OTT platforms. Today, we will be discussing one such film that failed at the box office but is now trending on OTT. Yes, that&#8217;s correct. If you are wondering which film we are discussing, then it is none other than Chand Mera Dil, which has been streaming on JioHotstar since July 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to watch Chand Mera Dil?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions, the film is backed by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke D&#8217;Souza. Directed by Vivek Soni, Chand Mera Dil tells the story of the emotional journey of Aarav and Chandni as they navigate the joys of love, the pain of heartbreak, and the uncertainties of relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The movie was released on July 17 on JioHotstar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Da2HMPBMTEg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;margin: 1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:99.375%;width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px);width:calc(100% - 2px)\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Chand Mera Dil total box office collection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made for a budget between Rs 25 to 30 crore, Chand Mera Dil minted Rs 36.9 crore worldwide. Meanwhile, in India, the romantic drama closed its theatrical run with an estimated net collection of Rs 27 to Rs 31.14 crore, alongside approximately Rs 3.85 crore in overseas gross earnings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ananya Panday expresses happiness over Chand Mera Dil&#8217;s success on OTT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expressing her happiness, Ananya Panday said, &#8220;Playing Chandni has been one of the most memorable experiences of my career. I am extremely happy that Chand Mera Dil is now finding a new home on JioHotstar. I am excited that the film will now reach an even larger audience, and more people will be able to be a part of this beautiful story of Chandni and Aarav. I can&#8217;t wait for people to make it a part of their next movie night or date night with their loved ones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><div xmlns:default=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <div class=\"story-content\" id=\"article-content\">    \n                    <p>There are plenty of movies that somehow fail to draw audiences to the big screen but keep fans hooked when they are released on OTT platforms. Today, we will be discussing one such film that failed at the box office but is now trending on OTT. Yes, that\u2019s correct. If you are wondering which film we are discussing, then it is none other than Chand Mera Dil, which has been streaming on JioHotstar since July 17.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to watch Chand Mera Dil?<\/h2><p>Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions, the film is backed by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke D\u2019Souza. Directed by Vivek Soni, Chand Mera Dil tells the story of the emotional journey of Aarav and Chandni as they navigate the joys of love, the pain of heartbreak, and the uncertainties of relationships.<\/p><p>The movie was released on July 17 on JioHotstar.<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Da2HMPBMTEg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Chand Mera Dil total box office collection?<\/h2><p>Made for a budget between Rs 25 to 30 crore, Chand Mera Dil minted Rs 36.9 crore worldwide. Meanwhile, in India, the romantic drama closed its theatrical run with an estimated net collection of Rs 27 to Rs 31.14 crore, alongside approximately Rs 3.85 crore in overseas gross earnings. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ananya Panday expresses happiness over Chand Mera Dil\u2019s success on OTT<\/h2><p>Expressing her happiness, Ananya Panday said, \u201cPlaying Chandni has been one of the most memorable experiences of my career. I am extremely happy that Chand Mera Dil is now finding a new home on JioHotstar. I am excited that the film will now reach an even larger audience, and more people will be able to be a part of this beautiful story of Chandni and Aarav. I can\u2019t wait for people to make it a part of their next movie night or date night with their loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n                    <!-- Recipe Content -->\n                                             \n                        \n                        \n                    <!-- FAQ Section -->\n                    \n                        <!-- Liveblog Section Start -->\n                        \n                \n\n                                                        \n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-12\">\n                        <p>First published on: <span>Jul 20, 2026 05:40 PM IST <\/span><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <hr\/>\n                        \n\n                        <div class=\"col-12\">\n                            <hr\/>\n                            <p class=\"fntsz\"><i>Get Breaking News First and Latest Updates from India and around the world\n                            on News24. 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