The Dark Side is a Gujarati movie, released on 19 June 2026 directed by Sailesh Bhambhani. The film opened with a very slow start at the Indian box office. It registered extremely low footfalls on its opening day, mainly limited to a few centres in Gujarat.
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The lack of strong pre-release marketing and almost negligible buzz resulted in a very quiet opening for this courtroom drama-thriller. On the worldwide front, The Dark Side received almost no significant response from overseas markets. There was very little advance booking interest from the Gujarati diaspora. Overall, the film has begun its theatrical journey on a very weak note.
The Dark Side 2026 Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | The Dark Side |
| Directed by | Sailesh Bhambhani |
| Written by | Jasmitkumar Makwana |
| Produced by | Sailesh Bhambhani |
| Actor | Shrey Maradiya |
| Actress | Bhumika Barot |
| Other Cast | Hetal Barot, Atul Lakhani, Vijaykumar Christian |
| Cinematography | Vishal Kushwah |
| Edited by | NA |
| Music by | NA |
| Production Companies | NA |
| Distributed by | NA |
| Release Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Running Time | 1h 41m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Film Industry | Dhollywood |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Censor Rating | UA16+ |
The Dark Side Total Box Office Collection
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | ₹0.18 Crore |
| First Week | ₹0.95 Crore (Projected) |
| India Net | ₹0.18 Crore |
| India Gross | ₹0.22 Crore |
| Overseas | ₹0.08 Crore |
| Lifetime WW Collection | ₹1.40 Crore (Projected) |
The Dark Side Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Friday, 19 June 2026 | ₹0.22 | (Opening Day) |
| Total India Net | – | ₹0.18 crore | – |
| Total India Gross | – | ₹0.22 crore | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | ₹0.30 crore | – |
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The Dark Side is a Hit or Flop
To be updated
What is the budget of The Dark Side
The estimate budget is around ₹2.5-3 crore.
Our Review
The Dark Side is a courtroom drama-thriller directed by Sailesh Bhambhani. The story revolves around a struggling actress who accuses a celebrated superstar of sexual harassment, leading to a tense courtroom battle. As the trial progresses, it exposes the hidden realities of fame, ambition, and power, while constantly blurring the line between truth and deception.
The film attempts to tackle a sensitive and relevant subject within Gujarati cinema, which is relatively rare. While the premise has the potential to spark discussion, the success of such bold subjects usually depends on strong writing, powerful performances, and sensitive handling of the theme. At the box office, The Dark Side has opened to extremely poor collections.
The numbers are very low even for a small Gujarati release, which clearly shows that the film has failed to generate any excitement among audiences. With such a weak opening, the movie is already in a very difficult position. Courtroom dramas and bold subjects in regional cinema usually need strong word of mouth and critical appreciation to survive beyond the first weekend.
However, given the current collections, it seems highly unlikely that The Dark Side will see any significant improvement over the weekend. Unless the content turns out to be exceptionally gripping and creates organic discussion, the film is likely to disappear from theatres very quickly. For a low-budget Gujarati production, such a poor theatrical run means the makers will have to depend entirely on digital rights to recover their investment.
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Disclaimer:
- Box office figures in this article are independently estimated by Tenvow based on an internal tracking methodology that evaluates theatre occupancy trends, distributor feedback, and regional trade indicators.
- The data reflects industry estimates available at the time of publication and may vary slightly from officially reported or audited figures released later.
- These figures should be considered preliminary and indicative, not official confirmations.
- Tenvow does not guarantee absolute accuracy of the data and presents it solely for informational purposes.
- All financial figures are stated in Indian Rupees (INR) and represented in crores, unless specified otherwise.
- All dates and times mentioned follow Indian Standard Time (IST) (UTC +5:30).
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