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Haiwaan's Box Office Debut: Top 5 Post-COVID Thriller
11 Sep
Summary
- Haiwaan earned ₹3.5-4 crore on its opening day.
- The film ranks as the fifth-best opening for a thriller post-COVID.
- Metro circuits, led by Delhi-NCR, drove opening day collections.
The crime thriller Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, premiered nationwide on September 11, 2026. Early estimates indicate a promising opening day collection of ₹3.5-4 crore.
This debut performance secures Haiwaan a spot among the top five highest-opening crime thrillers released in the post-COVID era. The film's release saw approximately 7,200 shows across India, with initial turnout being moderate.
Metro regions were the primary contributors to the opening day's success. Delhi-NCR led with 750 shows and a 15.5% occupancy, followed by Mumbai with 500 shows and a 12.3% occupancy. A notable pickup in evening and night shows suggests that word-of-mouth will be crucial for weekend growth.
