Reuniting on screen after 17 years, the iconic duo of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan were expected to set the cash registers ringing. However, their psychological thriller Haiwaan had a very dull start, and the second day brought absolutely no relief. Despite being a weekend, the Priyadarshan directorial witnessed a decline instead of the crucial Saturday jump, struggling heavily to attract walk-in audiences.
Here is a detailed breakdown of Haiwaan‘s Day 2 performance, theater occupancies, and the massive hurdles it faces at the ticket windows.
Day 2 Box Office Breakdown: A Shocking Saturday Drop
After opening at a dismal ₹3.00 crore on Friday, Haiwaan failed to capitalize on the weekend. According to early estimates from Sacnilk and Hindustan Times, the film collected just ₹2.50 crore net on its second day (Saturday).
This lack of growth is a major red flag for the ₹80 crore budgeted film. The addition of Saturday’s earnings brings its two-day total India net collection to a highly disappointing ₹5.50 crore.
The theater occupancies remained alarmingly low for a massive superstar vehicle. On Saturday, the film registered an overall Hindi occupancy of just 12.77%, with the highest footfalls recorded during the evening shows at a mere 16%.
The ‘Oppam’ Remake Fails To Connect
Directed by legendary filmmaker Priyadarshan, Haiwaan is the official Hindi remake of the acclaimed Malayalam film Oppam. The film stars Saif Ali Khan as a blind man and Akshay Kumar as a menacing killer, marking Akshay’s return to a full-fledged negative role after 13 years. The cast also features Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and late veteran actor Asrani in his final screen appearance.
Despite the stellar cast and the director’s signature thriller aesthetics, the movie seems to have missed the mark with the Hindi audience, failing to generate the positive word-of-mouth required for a weekend surge.
Crushed By ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Hanuman Ansh’
A significant reason for Haiwaan‘s struggle is the unstoppable momentum of existing box office giants. The film is facing immense friction from Mirzapur: The Movie, which is currently dominating the mass circuits and single screens in its second week.
Furthermore, the spiritual blockbuster Hanuman Ansh continues to perform exceptionally well even in its sixth week, retaining the family audiences and leaving very little room for Haiwaan to breathe at the multiplexes. With Sunday being its last hope to post a respectable weekend total, the movie is staring at an uphill battle for survival.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Day 2 box office collection of Haiwaan?
According to Sacnilk, Haiwaan collected an estimated ₹2.50 crore net on its second day (Saturday), which was a drop from its opening day collection of ₹3.00 crore.
What is the total box office collection of Haiwaan so far?
After two days, the total domestic net collection of the movie stands at ₹5.50 crore.
Is Haiwaan a remake?
Yes, Haiwaan is the official Hindi remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Oppam, which originally starred Mohanlal. Mohanlal also makes a cameo appearance in Haiwaan.
What roles do Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan play in Haiwaan?
In the psychological thriller, Saif Ali Khan portrays a blind man, while Akshay Kumar plays the role of a killer.
