The Taj Story Day 18 Box Office Collection (Early Estimates & Occupancy Report)

The Taj Story Day 18 Box Office Collection (Early Estimates & Occupancy Report): The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal in a lead role, continues its run in theaters amid mixed reactions and steady but low footfall. Directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, this courtroom drama exploring controversial theories about the Taj Mahal’s origins has been holding on in its third week. Released on October 31, 2025, the film is now on Day 18, which falls on a Monday. Early estimates suggest a sharp drop typical for weekdays after a somewhat better weekend. Here’s a breakdown of the latest updates based on tracking from theaters and industry sources.

Morning Update

The morning shows on Day 18 saw very low turnout, with occupancy hovering around 7% across major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune. This translates to an estimated collection of about ₹0.01 crore from these slots in India. Theaters were mostly empty, reflecting the film’s niche appeal and competition from newer releases. Worldwide, there’s little buzz, with no significant reports from overseas markets where the film has limited screenings—occupancy there is likely under 5%, if any shows are running.

Afternoon Update

Afternoon shows picked up even less steam, with occupancy dropping to nearly 0% in many locations. Early estimates put the collection from these shows at close to ₹0 crore in India. Factors like workdays and fading word-of-mouth seem to be hitting hard. On the global front, similar trends hold, with negligible occupancy in sparse international theaters, pointing to minimal contributions from abroad.

Evening Update

As of evening, shows are ongoing, but early trends show occupancy around 0-5% in key areas. The estimated collection for evening slots is around ₹0.06 crore in India, making up the bulk of the day’s total so far. Theaters in urban pockets like Mumbai saw slightly better fill rates, but overall, it’s a quiet day. Worldwide occupancy remains low, with no major uptick reported from overseas regions, where the film hasn’t gained much traction.

The Taj Story Day 18 Occupancy Show Wise

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Overall Occupancy	Fluctuation (%+/-)
Day 17 Nov 16 (3rd Sunday)	15.60%	31.42%	42.03%	27.83%	+66% (from previous day)
Day 18 Nov 17 (3rd Monday)	6.94%	0%	0%	6.94%	-75% (from Day 17)

The table above covers the last two days, showing a big jump on Sunday due to weekend crowds, followed by a steep fall on Monday. Fluctuations are calculated based on overall occupancy changes day-to-day. Data is from major Indian chains; worldwide figures aren’t tracked in detail but mirror India’s low trends with even thinner audiences abroad.

The Taj Story Day 18 Box Office Collection in India

Day	Collection Indian Gross	Fluctuation (%+/-)
Day 17 Nov 16 (3rd Sunday)	₹0.82 Cr	+180% (from previous day)
Day 18 Nov 17 (3rd Monday)	₹0.08 Cr	-90% (from Day 17)

These are early estimates for Indian gross collections. The Sunday boost came from family viewings in select cities, but Monday’s drop is expected for a mid-run film. Note: Gross figures are approximated from net data using standard industry ratios.

The Taj Story Total Box Office Collection

Place	Box Office Collection
Budget	₹25 Cr
India Net	₹19.31 Cr
India Gross	₹22.80 Cr
Overseas Gross	₹1.50 Cr
Worldwide Gross	₹24.30 Cr

18 Days India Net Collection ₹19.31 Cr
18 Days India Gross Collection ₹22.80 Cr
18 Days Overseas Collection ₹1.50 Cr
18 Days Worldwide Collection ₹24.30 Cr

The film, made on a modest budget of ₹25 crore, has recovered about 77% so far through India net alone but faces an uphill battle to break even fully. Overseas earnings are minimal, mainly from small diaspora audiences in the US and UK. With no major holidays ahead, the lifetime total might cap around ₹25-28 crore worldwide unless there’s a surprise rebound.

The Taj Story has sparked debates with its bold narrative, drawing in curious viewers initially but struggling with polarized reviews. Paresh Rawal’s performance has been a highlight, praised for adding depth to the story. As it nears the end of its theatrical run, keep an eye on OTT updates for wider reach.

Disclaimer: The box office figures above are early estimates by Tenvow based on theater occupancy, in house tracking, and public sources. Actual numbers may vary from trade or production reports. These figures are for reference only.