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Haiwaan's Box Office Debut: Modest Start for Akshay-Saif Thriller
12 Sep
Summary
- Haiwaan collected Rs. 3 crore India net on its opening day.
- The film is a remake of Priyadarshan's 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam.
- It faces competition from other major releases like Mirzapur The Movie.
The crime thriller 'Haiwaan', directed by Priyadarshan and featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, has commenced its theatrical run with a modest collection. On its opening day, September 10, 2026, the film garnered Rs. 3 crore in net domestic collection from 7,224 shows nationwide, resulting in a gross of Rs. 3.60 crore. Internationally, 'Haiwaan' added Rs. 1 crore on its first day, bringing its worldwide gross to Rs. 4.60 crore.
The film, a remake of Priyadarshan's 2016 Malayalam success 'Oppam', centers on Saif Ali Khan as Shyam, a visually impaired caretaker entangled in a murder conspiracy. The cast also includes Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, and Rajpal Yadav, with Mohanlal making a special appearance. The movie received a U/A 16+ certificate with a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes.
As of September 11, 2026, 'Haiwaan' is running in 2,463 shows and has added Rs. 0.40 crore to its India net collection, bringing the cumulative total to Rs. 3.40 crore. The film's performance over the weekend will be crucial for its box office fate, especially as it competes with other major releases. There is also renewed interest in the original 'Oppam', with its Hindi-dubbed version seeing significant views.
Priyadarshan has emphasized that 'Haiwaan' is an independent adaptation, not a direct copy of 'Oppam'. The film's producers are aiming for positive word-of-mouth to boost its theatrical run, with the Rs. 10 crore mark serving as a key target if it sustains viewership through the weekend.
