Haiwaan Box Office Day 1 Prediction: Targets A Fair Start, Could Become Akshay Kumar & Priyadarshan’s 4th Biggest Opener

By Shalmesh More

Haiwaan is just a few hours away from hitting theaters. Yes, the crime thriller is releasing in theaters tomorrow (September 11), and box office enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on the film’s performance as it brings back the iconic duo of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan. It also marks the reunion of Akshay and Saif Ali Khan after 17 years. As far as the start is concerned, it is heading for a fair opening at the Indian box office, with collections likely to remain well below 10 crore net. Keep reading for a detailed day 1 prediction report!

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan return, but for a crime thriller

The biggest selling point of the film is, of course, the duo of Akshay and Priyadarshan. Over the years, they have delivered some comedy classics, proving they have a rocking chemistry together. Due to this reason, it has garnered some attention. However, the genre is a crime thriller this time, not a comedy, which ultimately makes it a niche film. Maybe due to it, movie buffs are holding themselves from booking tickets before actual word-of-mouth comes into play.

How did promotional assets perform?

The trailer’s reception was decent, but otherwise, none of the promotional assets, especially songs, made a striking impact. Yes, the makers did ground-level promotions well, but in terms of assets, only the trailer grabbed some attention. Akshay Kumar, in a negative shade (as the trailer and posters suggest), is the X factor and will attract some initial interest for sure.