Nayyi Naveli vs Prahaar Box Office: Yami Gautam's Nayyi Navelli ended its opening weekend ahead of Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. The horror comedy held on to its lead at the Indian box office on Sunday, October 18.
The weekend boost helped, but Nayyi Navelli's box office run has stayed modest, with several other releases competing for audiences. It stayed ahead of Prahaar, but it trailed behind Jailer 2 and Ranabaali.
Nayyi Navelli Box Office Collection Day 3
According to Sacnilk, Nayyi Navelli opened on Friday with Rs 3.25 crore net in India. Occupancy was 11% across 6,281 shows.
Collections rose on Saturday to Rs 4 crore, with occupancy at 14% across 5,945 shows.
On Sunday, the film kept up almost the same pace and earned Rs 4.30 crore. This takes its total India net collection to Rs 11.55 crore.
Day | Date | India Net | Shows | Occupancy |
Day 1 | 16 Oct 2026 (1st Friday) | Rs 3.25 crore | 6,281 | 11.0% |
Day 2 | 17 Oct 2026 (1st Saturday) | Rs 4.00 crore | 5,945 | 14.0% |
Day 3 | 18 Oct 2026 (1st Sunday) | Rs 4.40 crore | 5,546 | 17.0% |
Total | 3-Day Opening Weekend | Rs 11.65 crore | — | — |
Prahaar Box Office Collection Day 3
Prahaar also kept up its pace on Sunday. It earned Rs 3.50 crore across 3,730 shows, with 22% occupancy. According to Sacnilk, its total India net collection is now Rs 9 crore.
The film opened in theatres on Friday, October 16, with Rs 2.35 crore net in India. It improved on Saturday, with Rs 3.15 crore.
Rajkummar Rao's film saw the bigger rise on Sunday, about 11% over Saturday, against about 7.5% for Nayyi Navelli. But Nayyi Navelli's higher daily numbers kept it in front.
Day | Date | India Net | Shows | Occupancy |
Day 1 | 16 Oct 2026 (1st Friday) | Rs 2.35 crore | 4,133 | 13.0% |
Day 2 | 17 Oct 2026 (1st Saturday) | Rs 3.15 crore | 3,908 | 17.0% |
Day 3 | 18 Oct 2026 (1st Sunday) | Rs 3.65 crore | 3,730 | 22.0% |
Total | 3-Day Opening Weekend | Rs 9.15 crore | — | — |
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Why Is Nayyi Navelli Working?
The film promised a festive spectacle, and it has largely delivered on that, though reactions are mixed. Its release just before Dussehra has helped, since audiences are in the mood for a big, family-friendly entertainer.
Many viewers enjoyed the family banter in the first half, which brings short bursts of laughter. Yami Gautam also commits fully to her character, with quirky expressions and charm that keep the film watchable.
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Both films are fighting for audiences alongside Jailer 2, Ranabaali and Hollywood releases such as Social Reckoning, Prime Time and Heart of the Beast. For now, Nayyi Navelli has the edge over Prahaar, at least!