India, June 15 -- Imtiaz Ali's latest film Main Vaapas Aaunga has opened to acclaim from all quarters, but it has not translated completely into box office numbers. And now, his fans are rallying together to spread the word that a film like this should not be neglected, only to be called an underrated gem years later.

It has been the case with Imtiaz's 2015 film Tamasha as well. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, it had underperformed at the box office upon it's release. Over the years, though, it has acquired a cult status and enjoys a dedicated fanbase. Rockstar (2011), too, was appreciated more in terms of box office numbers when it was re-released in cinemas in 2024.

Fans have called out the same pattern repeating with Mai...