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Haiwaan is just a few hours away from hitting theaters. Yes, the crime thriller is releasing in theaters tomorrow (September 11), and box office enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on the film’s performance as it brings back the iconic duo of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan. It also marks the reunion of Akshay and Saif Ali Khan after 17 years. As far as the start is concerned, it is heading for a fair opening at the Indian box office, with collections likely to remain well below 10 crore net. Keep reading for a detailed day 1 prediction report!
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan return, but for a crime thriller
The biggest selling point of the film is, of course, the duo of Akshay and Priyadarshan. Over the years, they have delivered some comedy classics, proving they have a rocking chemistry together. Due to this reason, it has garnered some attention. However, the genre is a crime thriller this time, not a comedy, which ultimately makes it a niche film. Maybe due to it, movie buffs are holding themselves from booking tickets before actual word-of-mouth comes into play.
How did promotional assets perform?
The trailer’s reception was decent, but otherwise, none of the promotional assets, especially songs, made a striking impact. Yes, the makers did ground-level promotions well, but in terms of assets, only the trailer grabbed some attention. Akshay Kumar, in a negative shade (as the trailer and posters suggest), is the X factor and will attract some initial interest for sure.
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Competition from Mirzapur The Movie and Hanuman Ansh
The sudden rise of Hanuman Ansh and the strong run of Mirzapur The Movie have become pain points for Haiwaan. Initially, which seemed like a comfortable solo release, now feels like a clash. Both Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur are enjoying impressive footfalls, which will help them retain a good number of screens. Naturally, the crime thriller will see a dent in its showcasing compared to what was expected. Also, both films will split the overall audience flow in the Hindi market.
Haiwaan day 1 prediction
On the whole, riding on Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s duo, Haiwaan will garner some attention on the opening day, but it’s clearly a word-of-mouth dependent affair. It is likely to score 3-5 crore net on day 1 at the Indian box office, which will be considered a fair amount given the circumstances. If initial reactions turn out to be really good, there’s scope to go slightly higher than the predicted range.
With an expected start of 3-5 crore net, Haiwaan could become Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s 4th biggest opener ever. If the film opens at the higher end of the predicted score, it can beat Bhool Bhulaiyaa (3.88 crore) to claim the 4th spot.
Take a look at Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s top openers in India (net):
- Bhooth Bangla – 18.31 crore
- Khatta Meetha – 6.86 crore
- De Dana Dan – 6.13 crore
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa – 3.88 crore
- Bhagam Bhag – 3.43 crore
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