{
  "id": 6825355,
  "title": "'Haiwaan' opens at Rs 3 crore amid 'Hanuman Ansh' and 'Mirzapur' wave",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/haiwaan-opens-at-rs-3-crore-amid-hanuman-ansh-and-mirzapur-wave",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:43:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/haiwaan-box-office-collection-day-1-akshay-kumar-saif-ali-khan-starrer-opens-at-rs-3-crore-amid-hanuman-ansh-and-mirzapur-the-movie-wave/articleshow/134097488.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's film Haiwaan made a modest opening at the box office, netting an estimated Rs 3 crore on its first day. The movie, a Priyadarshan-directed reunion for the two leading men, began playing to a modest 11% occupancy across 7,224 shows, according to early estimates. With an estimated India gross of Rs 3.60 crore and another Rs 1 crore from overseas markets, Haiwaan currently stands with a worldwide gross of Rs 4.60 crore after Day 1. The opening is significantly below expectations for the stars, especially given it's their first on-screen collaboration in 17 years. The film's performance is further challenged by the strong momentum of the ongoing 'Hanuman Ansh' wave and added competition from Mirzapur The Movie's second-week release.",
  "summary": "Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, opened with a modest Rs 3 crore net collection. The film's opening day performance ranks among the lower openings for both leading actors. Strong competition from 'Hanuman Ansh' and 'Mirzapur The Movie' impacted Haiwaan's box office run. 'Hanuman Ansh' continues its phenomenal hold, earning Rs 10.50 crore on its sixth Friday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Haiwaan opened with Rs 3 crore on Day 1",
    "Priyadarshan-directed reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan",
    "Film faces competition from Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}