Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Haiwaan Opens Slowly as Rivals Dominate Weekend Box Office
Haiwaan is a Hindi movie starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.
Priyadarshan directed the film.
It was released in cinemas on September 11, 2026.
On its first day, it earned about Rs 3 crore in India.
Its total worldwide earnings were estimated at Rs 4.60 crore after Day 1.
Early predictions suggested that Saturday might bring only Rs 2-2.50 crore more.
The movie received mixed reactions and had competition from Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie.
Its reported budget is much higher than its early theatrical earnings, so stronger future collections would be important.
Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, released on September 11, 2026.
The film collected a reported Rs 3 crore net in India on Day 1 from 7,224 shows.
Day 1 occupancy was approximately 11%, with India gross at Rs 3.60 crore and worldwide gross at Rs 4.60 crore.
Early estimates projected a Saturday collection of Rs 2-2.50 crore, taking the two-day India net to about Rs 5-5.50 crore.
Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie continued strong runs, while Haiwaan faced mixed reactions and competition.
- Who
- Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.
- What
- The film opened with a reported India net collection of Rs 3 crore and was projected to earn Rs 2-2.50 crore on Saturday.
- When
- The film released on September 11, 2026; the Saturday estimate concerns September 12, 2026.
- Where
- Cinemas in India and overseas markets.
- Why
- The slow opening was reported amid average or decent pre-release buzz, weak advance bookings, mixed-to-negative reactions, and competition from other successful films.
Cautious Box-Office View
Potential Recovery View
Theatrical performance
Cautious Box-Office View
The reported Rs 3 crore Day 1 India net is weak compared with reported budgets ranging from Rs 100-115 crore to about Rs 130 crore.
Potential Recovery View
Better footfalls in late-evening and night shows, followed by stronger weekend collections, could improve the film’s prospects.
Audience response
Cautious Box-Office View
Mixed-to-negative reactions and weak advance bookings were cited as factors behind the slow opening; early estimates even projected a possible Saturday decline.
Potential Recovery View
A Free Press Journal reviewer rated the film three stars and said viewers unfamiliar with Oppam might enjoy it, particularly fans of Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar.
Competition
Cautious Box-Office View
Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie were continuing strong theatrical runs, limiting Haiwaan’s access to audiences.
Potential Recovery View
Haiwaan could still benefit if audience word of mouth improves and the film gains momentum in later shows and subsequent days.
- Film
- Haiwaan
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Lead cast
- Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan
- Day 1 India net
- Rs 3 crore from 7,224 shows
- Day 1 occupancy
- Approximately 11%
- Day 1 worldwide gross
- Approximately Rs 4.60 crore, including about Rs 1 crore overseas
- Reported budget
- Estimates range from Rs 100-115 crore to about Rs 130 crore; the makers have not officially confirmed it
- Saturday estimate
- Approximately Rs 2-2.50 crore in India, according to early projections
Sources
Haiwaan Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar And Saif Ali Khan's Film Opens On A Slow Note, Collects ₹3 Crore
Haiwaan Box Office Collection Day 1 Prediction: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan Starrer Expected To Take A Low Opening
Haiwaan Box Office Collection Day 2 Prediction: Will Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan Starrer Show Jump On Saturday?
