As Haiwaan Records Slow Run At Box Office, Was Its Malayalam Original Crime Thriller Oppam A Hit Or Flop?

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s Haiwaan is currently running in theatres and has received mixed responses from both critics and audiences. Despite its star-studded cast, the film is struggling at the box office. Interestingly, Haiwaan is a remake of the Malayalam crime thriller Oppam.

Haiwaan Box Office Collection

As of Day 5, the Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan has collected a total worldwide gross of approximately ₹13.61 crore, according to Sacnilk.

Haiwaan Budget

The Hindi crime thriller is reported to have a total estimated budget of around ₹130 crore.

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Was Oppam a hit or a flop?

The 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam emerged as a major box-office success upon its release. The original, starring Mohanlal in the lead, was well received by audiences and went on to become a commercial hit.

Oppam box office collection

The 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam grossed around ₹51 crore worldwide during its theatrical run, emerging as a major blockbuster.

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Oppam budget

The Malayalam crime thriller was made on an estimated budget of ₹7 crore.

Oppam vs Haiwaan opening day box office collection

While Haiwaan opened at ₹3.0 crore net in India (approx. ₹3.60 crore gross), Oppam collected ₹1.56 crore (Kerala and domestic box office net/gross estimates) on day 1.

While Oppam proved to be a commercial success, Haiwaan has had a comparatively slow start at the box office. With the Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan-starrer still running in theatres, its performance over the coming days will determine whether it can recover from its underwhelming opening and make a stronger impact at the box office.

FAQs

What is the plot of Haiwaan?

The story follows a visually impaired man with heightened sensory instincts who gets framed and becomes the prime suspect after a brutal murder committed by a sadistic killer.

Is Haiwaan a copy of Oppam?

Haiwaan is an official Hindi remake of Oppam, rather than an unauthorised copy.