Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro In Dino’ now streaming on Netflix after its box-office success – Firstpost

Amidst big-ticket releases like Superman, F1, and other global titles, ‘Metro…In Dino’ was quietly making its presence felt, not with spectacle, but with sincerity. Despite a modest start, the film had shown a steady hold at the box office, with ₹32.01 Cr India Nett in 8 days, driven by strong word-of-mouth and genuine audience appreciation.

Now the film is streaming on Netflix after its release in cinemas on July 4.

It was such a pleasure watching ‘Metro…In Dino’ at the peak of Mumbai’s monsoons. The movie will truly bring back fond memories of each stage of your life. While watching this film, you will realise how cinema can help you in healing your relationships. And ‘Metro…In Dino’ does it in the best possible way with a warm hug. The mood of this film is sometimes sombre, but mostly bright. The simple stories of each relationship that we are aware of and weaving it all together are what make this film such a work of genius.

Indian film critic and Senior trade analyst Taran Adarsh adds on the steady growth of the movie, “Metro…In Dino has managed to hold its ground remarkably well, especially given the tough box office environment and stiff competition from bigger titles. Despite the odds, the film has shown consistency through the weekdays and is headed for a promising second weekend. The footfalls are steady, and that says a lot. What’s working is the relatability, Anurag Basu’s storytelling has struck a chord. It’s one of those rare films where audiences see their own stories unfold on screen.”

Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Business Planning & Strategy at PVR INOX Limited, praised, “Metro…In Dino has shown remarkable consistency at the box office. In a competitive landscape, it’s encouraging to see audiences returning to cinemas for a film that’s driven purely by strong storytelling and emotional depth. The growing happy footfalls at the theatres has increased the business at the box office, and underlines the demand for such well-crafted content. ‘Metro…In Dino’ is touted to be one of the successful movies of the year 2025. Bhushan Kumar and Anurag Basu have brought together a film that speaks to the urban audience in a relatable, heartfelt way.”