Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan-starrer Haiwaan picked up pace on Saturday as it collected Rs 2.5 crore on its second day at the box office. The action-thriller's cumulative net collection has now crossed the Rs 5.5 crore mark, giving it a promising start to its theatrical run.
The film, which centres on a police officer entangled in a web of crime and corruption, has drawn audiences eager to see the on-screen pairing of two established action heroes. Early reports from multiple centres indicate healthy footfalls on Saturday, bolstered by the weekend audience advantage that Bollywood releases typically capitalise on.
Haiwaan was released across a wide number of screens domestically, with strong print count in urban multiplexes as well as in smaller single-screen towns where Akshay Kumar continues to hold considerable appeal. Industry observers noted that the second-day numbers are indicative of positive word-of-mouth building around the film, though a full picture will emerge only after Sunday's collections are tallied.
Box office analysts say that for an action entertainer of this kind, clearing Rs 5.5 crore in two days is a solid opening that provides a reasonable foundation going forward. The film now enters Sunday, the most lucrative day for Indian cinema, which could push the two-day total well beyond the current figure if Saturday's momentum holds.
Competition during the same window remains limited, giving Haiwaan ample opportunity to consolidate its position at the counter. Audience reviews so far have been mixed-to-positive, with viewers appreciating the performances and the high-octane sequences, while some critics pointed out familiar plot beats.
All eyes will now be on Sunday's collection figures, which could determine whether the film sustains into a respectable week-long run or fades quickly once initial curiosity is exhausted.
