Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, finally hit theatres on May 22, 2026. The emotional romantic drama opened to mixed but largely curious reactions from audiences on social media, with many praising the lead pair’s chemistry and the film’s emotional depth.
According to early reports from Sacnilk, the film is currently running across 402 shows nationwide and has earned approximately Rs 2 lakh net through Day 1 advance bookings.
The report also suggests that the movie has sold over 32,000 tickets across major national cinema chains, pointing toward a slow yet gradually growing momentum at the box office.
Runtime Extended Before Release
As per reports, the film underwent changes shortly before release. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had initially certified the movie on May 8 with a runtime of 135.36 minutes.
However, after certain portions were reportedly censored, the makers allegedly revisited the board and added fresh footage to the final cut. The updated version now reportedly includes eight additional scenes, including an extended first-half sequence lasting nearly four minutes.
The final runtime of the film now stands at 145.53 minutes, approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Netizens React to the Film
Soon after the first shows began, viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions.
One user who watched the first half of the film wrote:
“It’s INTERVAL.
Till now, #ChandMeraDil is fast-paced and entertaining. It starts with light-hearted banter, moves into mushy romance territory and then acquires the mature love story space.
And this transition in tone is so seamless. #Lakshya and #AnanyaPanday are fabulous together.
About the Film
Chand Mera Dil follows the story of Aarav and Chandni, two engineering students who fall deeply in love during college. Their carefree romance soon takes a serious turn after an unplanned pregnancy and early marriage push them into adulthood sooner than expected.
The film explores how financial pressure, emotional struggles, and real-life responsibilities begin to test their relationship over time.
