The first six days of Haiwaan have turned from a modest 3‑crore opening into a brutal ₹55 lakh on Wednesday, a figure that feels more like a sob than a celebration.
It’s not the first time Akshay and Saif have crossed paths on screen – they’ve shared a frame in Tashan, 2007 – but this reunion was supposed to feel like fireworks. Instead, the chemistry feels like a flicker that never quite ignites.
Priyadarshan, known for his slick masala mash‑ups, poured a budget of ₹130 crore into Haiwaan, with ₹115 crore of that on production and a tidy ₹15 crore on prints and advertising. Expectations were high, but the numbers say the audience didn’t feel the heat.
With its worldwide gross now at ₹14.36 crore and a domestic net of ₹9.30 crore, the film has already missed the mark set by Priyadarshan’s earlier successes. Unless a second‑week push or a strong overseas showing turns the tide, Haiwaan may finish its run as a cautionary tale for big‑budget pairings.