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Priyadarshan addresses Haiwaan's poor box‑office, calls it a failed experiment
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:17 AM
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Director Priyadarshan has spoken out about his film Haiwaan, noting that it earned only about one‑eighth of its Rs 130 crore budget.
Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan broke his silence on the commercial performance of his recent release Haiwaan. The movie, made on a reported budget of Rs 130 crore, has generated roughly one‑eighth of that amount at the box office, according to trade figures.
In a brief statement, Priyadarshan described the outcome as an "experiment" that did not yield the expected results, asking "Why experiment?" in reference to the film's creative choices. He did not elaborate on specific reasons for the shortfall, but his remarks underscore the challenges faced by big‑budget productions in a competitive market.
Industry analysts note that Haiwaan's earnings place it among the lower‑grossing high‑budget films of the year, highlighting the volatility of audience preferences. The director's candid response is expected to spark further discussion about risk‑taking in Indian cinema.
In a brief statement, Priyadarshan described the outcome as an "experiment" that did not yield the expected results, asking "Why experiment?" in reference to the film's creative choices. He did not elaborate on specific reasons for the shortfall, but his remarks underscore the challenges faced by big‑budget productions in a competitive market.
Industry analysts note that Haiwaan's earnings place it among the lower‑grossing high‑budget films of the year, highlighting the volatility of audience preferences. The director's candid response is expected to spark further discussion about risk‑taking in Indian cinema.