Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Box Office Day 1 Prediction: Varun To Get 2nd Highest Opener Post COVID 19 | EXC

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Box Office Collection Day 1 Prediction: Romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has finally hit the screens and the fans can't keep calm about it. The film stars Varun Dhawan and is directed by David Dhawan, who is reported to be directing for the last time. Anticipation among Hindi film viewers in India has grown steadily. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai marks Varun Dhawan's second theatrical outing in 2026 after Border 2. The project also becomes the fourth collaboration between Varun Dhawan and David Dhawan, following Main Tera Hero, Judwaa 2 and Coolie No. 1. This repeat team-up has added nostalgia and industry interest.

Talking about Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Varun Dhawan shares the screen for the first time with Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. The romantic comedy brings these three actors together as leads, giving audiences a fresh pairing. Their combination has prompted conversations about chemistry and tone ahead of the June 5 release. The wider cast of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai includes Manish Paul, Chunky Pandey, Jimmy Shergill and Mouni Roy in supporting roles. This ensemble, along with David Dhawan's reported final directorial effort, positions the film as a light-hearted option, while maintaining strong buzz around Varun Dhawan's busy 2026 slate.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Box Office Collection Day 1 Prediction

In an exclusive conversation with Filmibeat's Ranpreet, film business expert Rohit Jaiswal stated that Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is likely to see a good start at the box office and mint Rs 9-12cr on its opening day

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If the prediction turned out to be true, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will emerge as Varun Dhawan's second highest opener in the post COVID 19 era after Border 2.

Meanwhile, recalling her first meeting with David Dhawan, Mrunal stated, "When I first met David Dhawan ji over a cup of chai, I had no idea what the film was, who the hero was, or what the story was. I think during that 45-minute conversation, sir told me just one thing: 'You're a good actor, and I want to present you with a role that will bring out the funny side of you as well'".

The exclusive quote is shared by Rohit Jaiswal who is a renowned film business expert.