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.
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.
| Haiwaan | Oppam | |
| Release | 2026 | 2016 |
| Lead Actor | Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan | Mohanlal |
| Budget | Rs 115 crore | Rs 7 crore |
| Box Office Collection | Rs 13.61 crore (Day 5) | Rs 51 crore (overall) |
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.