Yami Gautam on Haq records 91% jump on day 2 at box office: 'No foul-play or any gimmicks'
Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi's Haq started slow at the box office, but on day 2, it witnessed a huge jump. Reacting to it, Yami shared a heartfelt note on X!
Last Updated: 05.30 PM, Nov 09, 2025
Haq stars Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles. The powerful courtroom drama, directed by Suparn S Varma, is inspired by the real-life Shah Bano case of the 1980s. The film has been getting overwhelming responses from fans and critics. On the opening day, Haq collected only Rs. 1.75 crore, but on day 2, the film witnessed a record 91.43% jump, collecting Rs. 3.35 crore. Reacting to this, Yami shared a heartwarming note on X.
Yami Gautam on Haq's box office success on day 2
Yami Gautam shared a tweet after Haq witnessed an impressive 91.43 per cent jump on day 2, collecting Rs 3.35 crore at the box office. With this, the film’s total earnings now stand at Rs 5.10 crore in just two days.
Yami tweeted, "The power of ‘Word of mouth’. No foul-play or any gimmicks. Straight from our hearts to the audience. Even from trade & media perspective, I feel a lot of positivity that they want a film like ‘ HAQ’ to be a success. It’s a rarity & I shall cherish this moment for life."
About Haq
The 2025 courtroom drama film Haq stars Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi. The plot is inspired by the landmark Shah Bano Supreme Court case. It follows Shazia Bano (Gautam), a woman who fights for her rights after being abandoned by her lawyer husband, Abbas Khan (Hashmi), who divorces her through triple talaq.
More specifically, the film tells the story of Shazia Bano, a devoted wife and mother, who is abandoned by her husband, Abbas Khan. After Abbas stopped supporting Shazia and their children, she took her fight for support to court. Her husband responded by divorcing her through triple talaq, which intensified the legal battle. The private dispute transformed into a public and national debate about women's rights, religion, and equality, particularly personal law and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Haq is running at a theatre near you! Meanwhile, after its theatrical run, Haq will land on Netflix. The film is expected to begin streaming on Netflix on January 2, 2026.
FAQs:
Q: When and where will the film Haq stream online?
A: The film Haq is confirmed to stream on Netflix starting January 2, 2026. This date follows the standard eight-week exclusive window after its theatrical release.
Q: What is the theatrical release date for Haq?
A: The courtroom drama Haq was released in theatres on November 7, 2025.
Q: Who are the lead actors in Haq?
A: The lead roles in Haq are played by Yami Gautam Dhar as Shazia Bano and Emraan Hashmi as Ahmed Khan/Abbas. The supporting cast includes Sheeba Chaddha, S M Zaheer, Vartika Singh, and Danish Husain.