Some films fade quietly. Haiwaan did it with two of Bollywood’s biggest names on the poster. The Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan thriller has closed its theatrical run, and the numbers are tough to look at.
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Haiwaan Box Office Collection at a Glance
| Milestone | Nett Collection (India) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs 2.50 crore |
| First weekend | Rs 6.75 crore |
| First week | Rs 8.75 crore |
| After week 1 | Rs 0.25 crore |
| Final total | Rs 9 crore |
Nearly all of the money came in the first seven days. After that, the film added only around Rs 25 lakh. That makes it one of the lowest grossers for an A-list starrer in recent times.
What Went Wrong?
There’s rarely one culprit, and here it looks like a mix:
- Average word of mouth: Audiences weren’t impressed, so there was no weekday recovery.
- Light promotion: It didn’t get the big-ticket campaign a two-star film usually gets.
- Niche genre: The thriller space has limited mass appeal.
- Remake fatigue: It’s a remake of the Malayalam film Oppam, and viewers who had already seen the original weren’t excited.
Put simply, star power can open a door, but it can’t keep people in the theatre.
Haiwaan : The Fallout
Director Priyadarshan has reportedly decided not to make any non-comedy film with Akshay Kumar again. That’s a big statement from a duo with a long history together.
Akshay’s next outing is a family comedy drama with Anees Bazmee, co-starring Vidya Balan and Raashi Khanna. Given the audience response, comedy looks like the safer lane for now.
The real test may come on streaming, where thrillers often find a second life. Keep an eye on Technosports for OTT release updates.
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FAQs
Q1. What was Haiwaan’s final box office collection?
Haiwaan closed at about Rs 9 crore nett in India. Most of it came in the first week.
Q2. Why did Haiwaan fail at the box office?
Weak word of mouth, limited promotion, a niche genre, and its status as a remake of Oppam all hurt the film.
