Akshay Kumar’s Haiwaan Earns Just ₹66,000 on Day 8, Faces Box Office Setback

Akshay Kumar’s latest Bollywood release, Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Saif Ali Khan, has encountered a dramatic downturn at the box office, collecting only ₹66,838 on its eighth day. This marks a significant drop for the film, which had already opened to a lukewarm response despite Akshay’s strong track record earlier this year with hits like Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle.

Haiwaan, an official adaptation of the Malayalam hit Oppam, struggled to generate buzz from the outset. Trade reports indicate that the film failed to build momentum over its opening weekend, with collections slipping further during weekdays. The arrival of competing titles such as Mirzapur: The Movie and Hanuman Ansh further diluted its audience, making it difficult for Haiwaan to gain traction.

Bollywood films often see a weekend surge even with mixed reviews, but Haiwaan’s trajectory has been the opposite, with daily earnings dropping sharply. As per trade sources, the film is unlikely to surpass the ₹10 crore nett mark, a rare scenario for a star-driven project of this scale.

The film’s status as a remake has also drawn criticism from Akshay Kumar’s fanbase. Many fans have taken to social media to urge the actor to move away from remakes, expressing concern that repeated attempts in this direction could harm his reputation. According to reports, audiences have become less receptive to remakes, regardless of the star power involved.

With such a steep decline in collections and mounting feedback from fans, Haiwaan’s box office journey stands as a cautionary tale for big-budget remakes in the current market.