{
  "id": 9067819,
  "title": "Daayra, Vibe Struggle As Resident Evil Leads Box Office; Hanuman Ansh Dominates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/daayra-vibe-struggle-as-resident-evil-leads-box-office-hanuman-ansh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T02:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/daayra-vibe-struggle-as-resident-evil-leads-box-office-hanuman-ansh-dominates"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As old v/s new battles continue in the film industry, Meghna Gulzar's Daayra and Kunal Kemmu's Vibe demonstrate that new doesn't always mean successful. The Prithviraj Sukumaran-Kareena Kapoor Khan rape and revenge drama reportedly made ₹4.10 cr, while Vibe, a comedy starring Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta, made around ₹7.85 cr. The villain in their cases was another Hollywood franchise, Resident Evil, which dominated the box office.\n\nResident Evil, initially a video game, became a global sensation and found a fan base in India as well. The film took in ₹9.50 cr over the weekend, proving that scares are more appealing than laughs or societal struggles. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan was a complete flop, earning less than ₹10 cr and marking the biggest theatrical disaster in India in 25 years.\n\nHowever, amidst these struggles, Hanuman Ansh continues to dominate the box office with its simple and devotional story. The film has surpassed Mirzapur: The Movie in popularity, with a total collection of ₹258 cr as of September 20. Mirzapur, on the other hand, has crossed ₹206.50 cr. The question remains - what does this say about India's heartland?",
  "summary": "In the yo-yoing game of old v/s new, Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra and Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe showed that everything new doesn’t necessarily shine. The Prithviraj Sukumaran-Kareena Kapoor Khan rape and revenge drama, which reportedly cost a bomb, collected an alleged ₹4.10 cr, and Kunal Kemmu-Preity Zinta’s comedy, Vibe was average. The film showed a sale of around ₹7.85 cr. The villain in their cases was…",
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  "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."
}