Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's film ‘Haiwan’ has amassed just ₹5.96 crore net in three days, falling short of the ₹10 crore benchmark amid fierce competition from ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ and ‘Hanuman Ansh’. This article breaks down the numbers, reasons behind the underperformance, and what lies ahead for the movie.

  • Haiwan earned a net of ₹5.96 crore in its first three days.
  • It faces stiff competition from Mirzapur: The Movie and Hanuman Ansh.
  • Mixed reviews have dampened its box‑office momentum.

Detailed Box‑Office Numbers

Directed by Priyadarshan, ‘Haiwan’ opened with a ₹3 crore collection on Day 1. Day 2 added ₹2.50 crore, while Day 3 contributed only ₹0.46 crore net, bringing the cumulative net to ₹5.96 crore. According to Sacnilk, the film is currently running across 2,383 shows nationwide, with a total India gross of ₹7.14 crore.

Final India figures are yet to be released, but the current trajectory suggests a challenging path to the coveted ₹10 crore mark.

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Historical Background

‘Haiwan’ is a Hindi remake of Priyadarshan’s Malayalam hit ‘Oppam’ (2016), which starred Mohanlal and grossed over ₹200 crore worldwide. Mohanlal makes a cameo in the Hindi version, adding a nostalgic touch for fans of the original.

Box‑Office Clash

The film is contending with two major releases: Gurmeet Singh’s ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Ravi Kishan, and Ali Fazal, and Vishal Chaturvedi’s mythological adventure ‘Hanuman Ansh’. Both movies have generated substantial buzz, siphoning potential audiences away from ‘Haiwan’.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that a star‑driven film failing to cross the ₹10 crore mark in its opening weekend signals shifting audience preferences towards content‑rich franchises like ‘Mirzapur’ and mythological spectacles such as ‘Hanuman Ansh’. This could reshape the budgeting strategies of Bollywood producers in the coming fiscal year.

"Haiwan’s modest earnings underscore that star power alone no longer guarantees box‑office success," notes film analyst Anjali Singh.
Did You Know?: The original Malayalam version ‘Oppam’ was the highest‑grossing Malayalam film of 2016, setting a benchmark for successful remakes.

Future Outlook

If the film can increase its screen count and generate positive word‑of‑mouth, it may inch closer to the ₹10 crore target in the coming weeks. However, the sustained performance of ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Hanuman Ansh’ continues to pose a significant hurdle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is Haiwan’s international box‑office performance also weak?

A: International figures have not been released yet, but early indicators suggest limited traction overseas.

Q2: Does the U/A 16+ certification affect audience turnout?

A: The U/A rating has made families slightly hesitant, reducing the potential footfall from younger viewers.