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Haiwaan Box Office: Akshay Kumar‑Saif Ali Khan Film Falls Short of Rs 10 Cr on First Monday
✍️ NDTV
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 10:46 AM
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On its fourth day, the Akshay Kumar‑Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan has collected just over ₹9.5 cr, missing the ₹10 cr mark that many expected by Monday.
The action‑thriller Haiwaan, released on 12 September, stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan and is directed by R. Balki. The film opened to mixed reviews, with critics noting a strong cast but a formulaic plot.
By the end of its fourth day, Haiwaan had earned ₹9.53 cr at the domestic box office, falling short of the ₹10 cr milestone that distributors had projected for the first Monday. The shortfall has raised concerns among the film’s backers, who had counted on a stronger opening to offset the high production costs.
Industry analysts point out that the film’s performance is being weighed against the recent success of other star‑led releases such as "Pathaan" and "Jawan", which crossed the ₹10 cr mark within the first week. The gap suggests that Haiwaan may need a stronger word‑of‑mouth campaign to boost ticket sales.
Distributors have indicated that they will monitor the film’s trajectory over the next weekend and consider a strategic re‑release if the trend does not reverse. For now, Haiwaan’s box‑office journey remains uncertain as it competes with a crowded release calendar.
By the end of its fourth day, Haiwaan had earned ₹9.53 cr at the domestic box office, falling short of the ₹10 cr milestone that distributors had projected for the first Monday. The shortfall has raised concerns among the film’s backers, who had counted on a stronger opening to offset the high production costs.
Industry analysts point out that the film’s performance is being weighed against the recent success of other star‑led releases such as "Pathaan" and "Jawan", which crossed the ₹10 cr mark within the first week. The gap suggests that Haiwaan may need a stronger word‑of‑mouth campaign to boost ticket sales.
Distributors have indicated that they will monitor the film’s trajectory over the next weekend and consider a strategic re‑release if the trend does not reverse. For now, Haiwaan’s box‑office journey remains uncertain as it competes with a crowded release calendar.