Mumbai: Yami Gautam’s horror-comedy Nayi Naveli has witnessed a significant boost at the box office, with collections rising sharply on its fifth day in theatres. The film benefited from the Dussehra holiday on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, recording a jump of more than 64% compared with its previous day’s earnings. The festive break brought more audiences to cinemas, helping the film strengthen its overall box office performance.
Directed by Balaji Mohan, Nayi Naveli has managed to attract attention despite competition from major releases, including Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. The film’s latest collection figures indicate that the holiday period has provided a much-needed boost to its theatrical run.
Nayi Naveli Box Office Collection Sees 64% Jump on Dussehra
According to Sacnilk.com, Nayi Naveli collected Rs 4.35 crore on its fifth day at the domestic box office. This represents an increase of approximately 64.2% over its fourth-day collection.
With this growth, the film’s total domestic net collection has reached Rs 18.65 crore, while its gross collection in India has crossed Rs 22 crore. The rise in earnings on the festive day has strengthened the film’s position as it moves into the next phase of its theatrical run.
The film recorded an overall occupancy of 21% on Dussehra, with 4,835 shows screened across India. Audience turnout improved as the day progressed, with occupancy rising from 9.08% during morning shows to 37.54% during evening screenings.
A total of 2,14,527 moviegoers watched Nayi Naveli in cinemas on Tuesday, reflecting the boost in footfall during the holiday.
Worldwide Collection Crosses Rs 25 Crore Mark
Nayi Naveli has also made progress in overseas markets. According to the reported figures, the film’s worldwide collection has reached the Rs 25 crore mark within five days of its release.
The next major target for the film is the Rs 50 crore milestone. To reach that benchmark, the movie will need to maintain its box office momentum in the coming days.
The film’s performance following the Dussehra holiday will be crucial in determining whether it can sustain audience interest and continue adding to its domestic and worldwide earnings.
