Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story' Earning Big: Content-Driven Film Becomes Box Office Surprise of 2025!

Wednesday Nov 12, 2025

In a surprising display of resilience, the controversial courtroom drama 'The Taj Story,' starring veteran actor Paresh Rawal, has managed to hold its ground at the box office, netting an estimated ₹70 lakh on its second Tuesday. This steady performance, coming amidst fierce competition from new releases like the Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam-starrer HAQ, has solidified the film's status as a surprise hit of the year.

 

 

Second Tuesday Surge: Discounted Tickets Drive Growth

 

The film, directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, witnessed a notable surge on Day 12.

• Second Tuesday Collection: Estimated ₹0.70 crore (₹70 lakh) net.
• Total Domestic Collection: The film's cumulative earnings now stand impressively at approximately ₹16.65 crore net.
• Second Week Hold: The 5-day cume (Second Friday to Second Tuesday) stands at ₹5.90 crore, demonstrating a remarkable hold following a strong opening week collection of ₹10.75 crore.

Trade analysts point out that the jump on Tuesday—an estimated 10% increase from the previous day—was likely fueled by discounted ticket prices, indicating that the audience is willing to turn up for the content at accessible rates.

 

Box Office Journey: A Steady Rise to 'Hit' Status

'The Taj Story,' which revolves around a local guide (Paresh Rawal) challenging the historical narrative of the Taj Mahal in a courtroom, started modestly but gained momentum through positive word-of-mouth (WOM) publicity.

 

Time Period	Collection (Net India)	Significance
First Week	₹10.75 Crore	Strong performance despite being a niche film.
Second Weekend	Healthy Growth	WOM success leads to a second-weekend surge.
Current Total (Day 12)	₹16.65 Crore	Solidifies its position as a profitable venture.

 

 

Paresh Rawal's Performance: The Driving Force

 

The primary reason for the film's unexpected success is widely attributed to the commanding performance of Paresh Rawal. Critics and audiences alike have praised the actor's sincerity and conviction in portraying the character of Vishnu Das.

 

The film, which tackles a sensitive and politically inclined subject, continues to appeal to a core audience that appreciates content-driven, polemical cinema. Despite facing the pressure of new releases, 'The Taj Story' is now targeting a respectable theatrical wrap-up collection, with final estimates hovering around the ₹20 crore mark.

 

The film has already secured a profit for its makers, proving once again that compelling storytelling, led by veteran talent, can find its audience regardless of competition.

 

 

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