Home / Arts and Entertainment / Haiwaan's Box Office: Disappointing Debut for Kumar & Khan Reunion
Haiwaan's Box Office: Disappointing Debut for Kumar & Khan Reunion
12 Sep
Summary
- Haiwaan's opening day collection was an estimated Rs 3 crore net.
- The film's reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 17 years garnered low interest.
- Haiwaan faces stiff competition from established hits like 'Hanuman Ansh' and 'Mirzapur The Movie'.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's latest film, 'Haiwaan,' has opened to a modest Rs 3 crore net at the box office. The Priyadarshan directorial saw an occupancy of around 11 percent across its shows on its opening day. Early estimates suggest a worldwide gross of approximately Rs 4.60 crore after the first day.
This opening is considered underwhelming for a film featuring a reunion of two major Bollywood stars after a 17-year gap. It ranks among the lower Day 1 collections for both Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The film's performance is further impacted by the sustained success of 'Hanuman Ansh,' which has earned Rs 173.63 crore in 36 days, and 'Mirzapur The Movie,' which has reached Rs 157.45 crore in its second week.
'Haiwaan' follows the story of Shyam, a blind caretaker framed for murder, who must protect a woman from a vengeful killer while uncovering a shocking secret. The film, reportedly made on a budget of Rs 130 crore, faces a significant challenge in recouping its costs against established box office contenders.
