Mumbai [India], October 17: Yami Gautam Dhar’s Nayyi Navelli opened in theatres with an estimated ₹3.25 crore net collection in India on its first day. Released on October 16, 2026, the horror-comedy recorded a worldwide gross of approximately ₹4.58 crore, including earnings from domestic and overseas markets.
The film’s opening-day performance gives it a measured start at the box office. Its collections over the first weekend will be important in determining whether it can attract a larger audience and maintain momentum during the following week.
Nayyi Navelli Day 1 Box Office Collection
On Friday, October 16, Nayyi Navelli collected an estimated ₹3.25 crore net in India. Its domestic gross stood at approximately ₹3.83 crore, while overseas markets contributed around ₹75 lakh. This took its worldwide gross to ₹4.58 crore.
The film recorded an estimated overall occupancy of around 11 per cent across 6,281 shows. Audience turnout varied across cities, with evening and night screenings generally recording better occupancy than morning shows. Box-office figures are provisional and may change as additional data becomes available.
Yami Gautam Headlines a Supernatural Comedy
Directed by Balaji Mohan, Nayyi Navelli stars Yami Gautam alongside Adinath M. Kothare, Mita Vashisht, Sonal Jha, Sunita Rajwar, Sushmita Mukherjee and other supporting cast members. The film is produced by Aanand L. Rai and Himanshu Sharma.
The story is set in Meerut and revolves around a seemingly perfect bride who enters a chaotic household and brings an unexpected sense of happiness and prosperity. However, her brother-in-law begins to suspect that the woman may be a supernatural witch. The plot combines family relationships, comedy and supernatural mystery.
The film’s rooted setting and unusual premise form the central elements of its appeal. Its box-office performance in the coming days will depend on audience response, word of mouth and competition from other theatrical releases.
Weekend Collections Will Be Crucial
The first weekend is an important period for a new theatrical release, as collections on Saturday and Sunday can indicate whether a film is gaining momentum. Nayyi Navelli will need to attract more moviegoers over the weekend to improve on its opening-day performance.
The film is also competing for audience attention alongside other releases, including Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. The performance of both films will be watched as audiences decide which new releases to see in cinemas.
With an estimated ₹3.25 crore India net collection and ₹4.58 crore worldwide gross on Day 1, Nayyi Navelli has begun its theatrical journey. Its second-day earnings and weekend trend should provide a clearer picture of its box-office prospects.
All box-office figures are early estimates and may be revised.
