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The dynamic duo of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan will be back together on screen in Haiwaan, an intense thriller adapted from Mohanlal’s 2016 Malayalam blockbuster Oppam. Directed by Priyadarshan, who also helmed the original masterpiece, the film is generating significant buzz, and now all eyes are on the box office numbers it will achieve! Mohanlal’s original film was a masterclass in low-budget, high-return box office economics, and it will be interesting to see if Haiwaan follows the same route!
The Oppam Blueprint: A 100% Recovery With Opening Weekend
When Priyadarshan and Mohanlal teamed up for Oppam back in 2016, the film was made on a tight budget of just 7 crore. The film took a solid start at the ticket window, collecting a net collection of 7.25 crore in its first extended weekend itself. By crossing its entire production cost within its opening weekend, the film achieved a clean 100% budget recovery in record time, before turning into an all-time blockbuster in Malayalam cinema.
Haiwaan Box Office Target!
Reportedly, Haiwaan is made on a budget of almost 100 – 115 crore, and the Hindi adaptation of Oppam needs to earn that much for a clean success mark, just like its OG! However, the ultimate milestone for Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar’s film will be crossing this milestone in record time during the opening weekend!
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If it does so, it will surpass the OG Oppam, creating a landmark history for the film! Looking at the strong audience response to the trailer and the iconic track record of the Akshay-Priyadarshan trio, the action thriller possesses a strong momentum to breach the 115 crore mark. The only thing that remains to be seen is how quickly the film will cross this mark during its theatrical run!
Haiwaan is all set to release in the theaters on September 11, 2026.
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