Mumbai, December 04, 2025: It has been exactly four weeks since two very different films clashed at the box office. On November 7, Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s courtroom drama Haq went head-to-head with Rashmika Mandanna’s intense romantic thriller The Girlfriend.
Now, as we stand on the eve of the massive release of Dhurandhar, the screens for these two holdover films are being slashed. Today, December 4, marks the effective end of their theatrical run in major centers. We at BoxOfficeWala have analyzed the data to tell you who actually won this battle of content.
The Final Report Card: Haq vs The Girlfriend Collection Breakdown
Both films started with modest expectations. Neither was a massive event film, but both relied heavily on word-of-mouth. Here is what the data tells us as of their 4th Thursday.
1. Haq Box Office: The Slow and Steady Winner
Haq, directed by Suparn Verma, had a slow start. However, the sensitive subject matter (inspired by the Shah Bano case) found its audience in the premium multiplexes.
Haq Day Wise Box Office Net Collection
Haq 28 Days Box Office Collection
| Day | Collection (₹) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹1.75 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹3.35 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹3.85 crore |
| Day 4 | ₹1.05 crore |
| Day 5 | ₹1.75 crore |
| Day 6 | ₹1.15 crore |
| Day 7 | ₹1.10 crore |
| Day 8 | ₹0.65 crore |
| Day 9 | ₹1.10 crore |
| Day 10 | ₹1.20 crore |
| Day 11 | ₹0.35 crore |
| Day 12 | ₹0.45 crore |
| Day 13 | ₹0.35 crore |
| Day 14 | ₹0.30 crore |
| Day 15 | ₹0.15 crore |
| Day 16 | ₹0.35 crore |
| Day 17 | ₹0.35 crore |
| Day 18 | ₹0.12 crore |
| Day 19 | ₹0.11 crore |
| Day 20 | ₹0.10 crore |
| Day 21 | ₹0.08 crore |
| Day 22 | ₹0.02 crore |
| Day 23 | ₹0.04 crore |
| Day 24 | ₹0.06 crore |
| Day 25 | ₹0.02 crore |
| Day 26 | ₹0.02 crore |
| Day 27 | ₹0.02 crore |
| Day 28 | ₹0.02 crore |
| 4 Weeks Collection | ₹19.86 crore |
- Total Collection (Approx): ₹23.60 Crore Gross
- Trend: The movie showed excellent hold in Week 2 and Week 3. It did not crash. It consistently collected in the range of ₹20-40 Lakhs on weekdays, which added up to a respectable total for a courtroom drama.
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2. The Girlfriend Box Office: Struggles After Weekend 1
Rashmika Mandanna’s The Girlfriend started better than Haq in the southern markets and mass belts. However, the Hindi belt performance remained flat.
The Girlfriend Day Wise Box Office Net Collection
The Girlfriend 28 Days Box Office Collection
| Day | Total (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹1.30 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹2.40 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹2.70 crore |
| Day 4 | ₹1.32 crore |
| Day 5 | ₹1.28 crore |
| Day 6 | ₹1.15 crore |
| Day 7 | ₹1.03 crore |
| Day 8 | ₹1.59 crore |
| Day 9 | ₹1.60 crore |
| Day 10 | ₹0.52 crore |
| Day 11 | ₹0.50 crore |
| Day 12 | ₹0.45 crore |
| Day 13 | ₹0.38 crore |
| Day 14 | ₹0.17 crore |
| Day 15 | ₹0.29 crore |
| Day 16 | ₹0.28 crore |
| Day 17 | ₹0.13 crore |
| Day 18 | ₹0.13 crore |
| Day 19 | ₹0.12 crore |
| Day 20 | ₹0.07 crore |
| Day 21 | ₹0.10 crore |
| Day 22 | ₹0.03 crore |
| Day 23 | ₹0.04 crore |
| Day 24 | ₹0.04 crore |
| Day 25 | ₹0.01 crore |
| Day 26 | ₹0.02 crore |
| Day 27 | ₹0.01 crore |
| Day 28 | ₹0.01 crore |
| 4 Weeks Collection | ₹18.65 crore |
- Total Collection (Approx): ₹21.85 Crore Gross (Hindi & Telugu combined)
- Trend: After a decent first week of around ₹11 Crore, the film struggled to keep the momentum. The mixed reports about the “toxic love” theme limited its audience to just the youth.
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Why The Numbers Are Different
This clash was a classic case of “Content vs. Stardom”.
Haq vs The Girlfriend – Day-Wise Net Collection Comparison
(This is Net Collection)
| Day | Haq (₹ crore) | The Girlfriend (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹1.75 crore | ₹1.30 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹3.35 crore | ₹2.40 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹3.85 crore | ₹2.70 crore |
| Day 4 | ₹1.05 crore | ₹1.32 crore |
| Day 5 | ₹1.75 crore | ₹1.28 crore |
| Day 6 | ₹1.15 crore | ₹1.15 crore |
| Day 7 | ₹1.10 crore | ₹1.03 crore |
| Day 8 | ₹0.65 crore | ₹1.59 crore |
| Day 9 | ₹1.10 crore | ₹1.60 crore |
| Day 10 | ₹1.20 crore | ₹0.52 crore |
| Day 11 | ₹0.35 crore | ₹0.50 crore |
| Day 12 | ₹0.45 crore | ₹0.45 crore |
| Day 13 | ₹0.35 crore | ₹0.38 crore |
| Day 14 | ₹0.30 crore | ₹0.17 crore |
| Day 15 | ₹0.15 crore | ₹0.29 crore |
| Day 16 | ₹0.35 crore | ₹0.28 crore |
| Day 17 | ₹0.35 crore | ₹0.13 crore |
| Day 18 | ₹0.12 crore | ₹0.13 crore |
| Day 19 | ₹0.11 crore | ₹0.12 crore |
| Day 20 | ₹0.10 crore | ₹0.07 crore |
| Day 21 | ₹0.08 crore | ₹0.10 crore |
| Day 22 | ₹0.02 crore | ₹0.03 crore |
| Day 23 | ₹0.04 crore | ₹0.04 crore |
| Day 24 | ₹0.06 crore | ₹0.04 crore |
| Day 25 | ₹0.02 crore | ₹0.01 crore |
| Day 26 | ₹0.02 crore | ₹0.02 crore |
| Day 27 | ₹0.02 crore | ₹0.01 crore |
| Day 28 | ₹0.02 crore | ₹0.01 crore |
| 4 Weeks Collection | ₹19.86 crore | ₹18.65 crore |
- For Haq: The growth was driven by mature audiences. Families and older demographics stepped out in Week 2, which helped the film cross the ₹20 Crore mark. It had a higher “Average Ticket Price” (ATP) because it played mostly in urban centers.
- For The Girlfriend: The film relied on Rashmika’s popularity (The “National Crush” factor). While the opening was driven by fans, the neutral audience did not support it enough in the long run. The screen count dropped faster for The Girlfriend compared to Haq.
What This Means for the Actors and Directors
The box office numbers tell a deeper story about the careers of the talent involved.
Emraan Hashmi & Yami Gautam (Haq)
- The Win: For Emraan Hashmi, this is a big relief. After a few commercial potboilers, he returned to a performance-oriented role. The fact that a serious drama crossed ₹20 Crore in 2025 is a testament to his acting credibility.
- Yami Gautam: She continues to be the face of “high-concept” cinema. Haq adds another “Success” tag to her filmography, proving she can carry a mid-budget film on her shoulders.
Rashmika Mandanna (The Girlfriend)
- The Reality Check: Rashmika is undoubtedly a huge star. However, The Girlfriend shows that her solo pull in a non-commercial genre has limits.
- The Silver Lining: Critics praised her performance as her “career-best.” While the box office is “Average,” this film will likely earn her respect as an actor, not just a star.
The Directors
- Suparn Verma (Haq): He has delivered a profitable venture for the producers. His handling of a sensitive legal topic has been applauded.
- Rahul Ravindran (The Girlfriend): Visually, the film was stunning. But the box office verdict suggests that the pacing of the second half didn’t sit well with the general public.
The OTT Factor: The Next Chapter
As these films leave theaters to make way for Dhurandhar and Tere Ishk Mein, their digital journey begins soon.
- The Girlfriend: Confirmed to stream on Netflix starting December 11, 2025. This is an early release (just 5 5-week window), which might have discouraged some theatrical viewing in the last week.
- Haq: Will arrive on streaming later, likely in January 2026. This exclusive theatrical window helped it squeeze out more money from the box office.
Opinion
So, who won the clash?
Winner: Haq
In terms of Return on Investment (ROI) and trend, Haq is the clear winner. It faced a tougher subject and lower buzz but survived on pure merit. Collecting over ₹20 Crore for a courtroom drama today is a solid victory.
The Girlfriend is not a flop, but it is an underperformer given the cast. It will likely find a much bigger audience on OTT next week.
Now, all eyes shift to tomorrow. Dhurandhar is arriving to wipe the slate clean.
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