**‘We were back to zero’: Triptii Dimri recalls ‘Laila Majnu’ failure**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 28, 2025, 10:03 AM*
Triptii Dimri, who made her lead debut in the 2018 romantic drama *Laila Majnu*, recently opened up about the film’s initial box office failure in an interview with *Filmfare*. Despite receiving positive reviews, the movie, which also starred Avinash Tiwary, underperformed commercially.
“When the film did not do well, I felt very disappointed because we were back to zero,” Dimri shared, reflecting on the setback.
### Dimri’s Empathy for Co-star Avinash Tiwary
Dimri expressed particular concern for her co-star Avinash Tiwary, who had been in the industry much longer. “I had been around for at least two years, but Avinash Tiwary had been here for 14 years,” she said. “Then we started giving auditions again, and I felt bad for him.”
Despite the initial disappointment, Triptii remained optimistic about the film’s long-term appeal and impact on audiences.
### The Film’s Journey: From Failure to Cult Classic
Though *Laila Majnu* struggled at the box office during its original release, it eventually garnered a huge following and achieved cult status. In 2024, the film was re-released and became a commercial success, surpassing the lifetime collections of its initial run.
“I knew it would receive appreciation, because even today, eight years after its release, people still talk about it,” Dimri remarked.
### Behind the Scenes of *Laila Majnu*
Triptii also reflected on the challenging yet rewarding experience of filming *Laila Majnu*. “There were many challenges on a day-to-day basis because we were shooting in the valleys of Kashmir for 20 or even 24 hours at a stretch,” she recalled.
“Many times, I cried during that period, wondering what I was doing, because none of it was easy.”
Despite these difficulties, Dimri considers *Laila Majnu* to be a special film that taught her a lot about acting and shaped her career.
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