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Haiwaan Opens to Rs 4.6 Cr on Day 1, Akshay Kumar's Lowest Since Sarfira
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:38 AM
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The Hindi action film Haiwaan earned ₹4.6 crore on its opening day, marking the lowest first-day collection for Akshay Kumar since Sarfira. The modest performance reflects a lukewarm audience response to the new release.
Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar, opened across India on Thursday and collected ₹4.6 crore at the box office, according to trade analysts. The figure is the lowest first‑day takings for the actor in the past few years, with the last comparable opening being the 2018 film Sarfira.
The film was released in a limited number of screens, and early reviews suggest that the storyline and pacing did not resonate strongly with the audience. Despite a strong promotional push, the opening day revenue indicates a cautious reception.
Industry insiders say that the film’s performance will be closely monitored over the next few days to determine whether it can recover in the domestic market. The producers have not yet released a revised marketing strategy.
Akshay Kumar’s recent releases have seen a mix of successes and underperformers, and Haiwaan’s opening day results add to the conversation about the star’s current box‑office trajectory.
The film’s distributors are now evaluating whether to increase the number of screens or adjust the release strategy to boost collections in the coming weeks.
The film was released in a limited number of screens, and early reviews suggest that the storyline and pacing did not resonate strongly with the audience. Despite a strong promotional push, the opening day revenue indicates a cautious reception.
Industry insiders say that the film’s performance will be closely monitored over the next few days to determine whether it can recover in the domestic market. The producers have not yet released a revised marketing strategy.
Akshay Kumar’s recent releases have seen a mix of successes and underperformers, and Haiwaan’s opening day results add to the conversation about the star’s current box‑office trajectory.
The film’s distributors are now evaluating whether to increase the number of screens or adjust the release strategy to boost collections in the coming weeks.