Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s Psycho Thriller Struggles Against Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-12 06:25:00

The much-anticipated psychological thriller Haiwaan, directed by veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan and starring marquee actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan alongside an ensemble cast featuring Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Rajpal Yadav, has officially landed in theaters. Marking a Hindi cinematic remake of Priyadarshan's acclaimed 2016 Malayalam box office hit Oppam, the film generated massive pre-release hype due to the celebrated on-screen reunion of Kumar and Khan. However, early box office numbers indicate that the thriller faced an uphill battle upon release, failing to capture the dominant momentum enjoyed by its theatrical competitors.

Day 1 Collections: How Haiwaan Fared Against Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie

Despite high expectations and wide distribution across 6,038 shows nationwide, Haiwaan opened with modest figures at the ticket counters. According to preliminary tracking data from SacNilc, the psycho thriller grossed approximately ₹2.19 crore in net domestic earnings, pushing its total Day 1 gross collection to around ₹2.58 crore. Rather than dominating the box office, the film lagged significantly behind established box office giants. In a surprising turn of events, the devotional biographical hit Hanuman Ansh continued its unstoppable run by pulling in an impressive ₹7.62 crore on its 36th day, while Mirzapur The Movie maintained strong traction with an estimated ₹5.69 crore collection on the same day.

Plot Overview and Weekend Box Office Prospects

Haiwaan presents a gripping narrative revolving around a blind artist—portrayed by Saif Ali Khan—who finds himself fighting desperately to protect a young girl from a ruthless psycho killer, played with intensity by Akshay Kumar. Supported by stellar character performances from the late Asrani, Sayami Kher, and Sharib Hashmi, the thriller relies heavily on cat-and-mouse suspense. As the film concludes its opening day, trade analysts are closely observing whether positive word-of-mouth and weekend holiday audiences can help Haiwaan bounce back and improve its business trajectories over the crucial upcoming Saturday and Sunday box office windows.

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