Haiwaan Advance Booking Day 1: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan Thriller Sells 10,000 Tickets — Will Word-of-Mouth Save It?

Haiwaan is about to hit theaters, and early numbers suggest a quiet start. The Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer has sold around 10,000 tickets across India’s top national chains for Day 1 — a modest figure that puts the film’s fate almost entirely in the hands of audience reaction.

What’s Happening With Haiwaan’s Opening?

The thriller drama has seen limited pre-release buzz, with a trailer that failed to generate excitement and minimal social media promotion. Industry trackers now expect the film to open in the single digits at the Indian box office, relying heavily on walk-in crowds drawn by Akshay Kumar’s star power rather than advance bookings.

Haiwaan : Overview

Why the Numbers Matter

Unlike Priyadarshan’s previous outing with Akshay Kumar, which performed well, Haiwaan targets a different, more niche thriller audience — a genre with historically limited advance-booking pull in India. That means opening-day numbers are expected to be driven largely by same-day walk-up purchases rather than pre-booked shows. If early reviews and word-of-mouth turn positive, trade analysts expect a noticeable jump in weekend collections; a lukewarm response could see the film struggle to hold screens.

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To learn more about the film’s lead star, see Akshay Kumar on Wikipedia.

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