Despite the massive "Dhurandhar Storm" taking up most of the screens, this soulful love story has managed to hold its ground with a remarkably steady run.
The "Profit Zone" Breakdown (Day 20 LIVE) 📈
The film's journey is a textbook example of a "Slow Burner" success:
Budget Recovery: Reportedly made on a budget of ₹10 crore, the film crossed the ₹10.1 crore net mark yesterday, Thursday, March 26.
India Net (Cumulative): The total domestic collection now stands at approximately ₹10.18 crore.
Worldwide Gross: With a solid performance in the overseas markets (USA, Canada, and Australia), the global gross has surged past ₹15.80 crore.
The "Steady" Trend: After a decent ₹3.80 crore opening week, the film actually saw a growth in its second week (₹4.77 crore), a rare feat in today's front-loaded box office.
Why 'Ishqan De Lekhe' Succeeded 🌟
The "Sad Love Story" Trend: Much like the surprise hits of late 2025 (Saiyaara and Tere Ishk Mein), there is a massive audience appetite for tragic, emotionally-charged romances.
Isha Malviya’s Debut Factor: The Bigg Boss 17 star’s transition to the big screen brought in a younger, digital-first audience that traditionally might have waited for the OTT release.
The "Non-Punjab" Growth: In an unusual twist, the film has performed exceptionally well in the "Hindi Belt" cities like Gurugram, Noida, and Jaipur, where it was the No. 1 choice last week, even ahead of The Kerala Story 2.
Arijit & B Praak’s Musical Magic: The track "Mohabbat" and the title track by Sajjan Adeeb became viral reels, keeping the film "top-of-mind" for three consecutive weeks.
Pollywood Top 3 of 2026 (So Far)
Rank Movie Collection (India Net) Status 1 Ishqan De Lekhe ₹10.18 Crore SUCCESS 2 Bambukat 2 ₹6.18 Crore Average 3 Viyaah Kartaare Da ₹4.55 Crore Flop
SantaBanta Verdict:
Gurnam Bhullar continues to be the "Reliable Romantic" of Punjab. By producing and starring in a film that recovered its costs in under three weeks during the most competitive month of the year, he has proven that a good story with a soulful soundtrack can survive any "Spy Universe" competition. This victory sets a positive tone for the massive releases of April, starting with Rabb Da Radio 3.
