Haiwaan Earns Rs 3 Crore on Day 1

Haiwaan, the latest film starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, released on Friday and collected Rs 3 crore net in India on its first day. The film's pre-release buzz was decent, but the advance booking was not impressive.

The movie has received mixed reviews from critics and the audience, with some praising the performances of the lead actors, while others found it to be a faithful remake of the Mohanlal-starrer Oppam, but not great.

As per early estimates, Haiwaan might not show a significant jump at the box office on Saturday, with predicted collections of around Rs 2-2.50 crore. However, if the footfalls in the late evening and night shows are better, the collection could be more.

The film's worldwide gross collection on Day 1 was Rs 4.60 crore, with only Rs 1 crore gross coming from overseas. The total collection in India for two days is expected to be around Rs 5-5.50 crore net.

Haiwaan is made on a budget of Rs 100-115 crore, and it clearly needs to show a miraculous jump at the box office in the coming days to avoid becoming a flop.

The Free Press Journal reviewer gave the film 3 stars, stating that it is not a bad film, but not great either. The reviewer suggested that fans of Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar might enjoy the film, but those who have watched Oppam might not find anything new.

The film's performance on Saturday will be crucial in determining its overall box office collection. If it fails to show a significant jump, it might struggle to recover its costs.

In conclusion, Haiwaan's slow start at the box office is a concern for the film's producers, and it remains to be seen how it will perform in the coming days.

The film's mixed reviews and decent pre-release buzz have not translated into impressive box office numbers, and it will be interesting to see how it fares in the weekend and beyond.

For now, the focus is on Saturday's collection, and whether Haiwaan can show a significant jump to revive its box office prospects.

Only time will tell if Haiwaan can overcome its slow start and become a successful film.

The box office performance of Haiwaan will have a significant impact on the careers of its lead actors, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, and the film's producers, who have invested heavily in the project.

In the end, the success or failure of Haiwaan will depend on its ability to attract audiences and generate positive word-of-mouth, which will be crucial in determining its overall box office collection.