After a powerful opening weekend grossing ₹29.55 crore, “Bad Newz,” directed by Anand Tiwari and featuring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk, prepares for its crucial Monday performance.
Vicky Kaushal’s latest film, Bad Newz, is proving to be a box office juggernaut. Directed by Anand Tiwari and co-starring Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk, the comedy opened with a bang, surpassing the collections of Kaushal’s previous record-holder, Uri: The Surgical Strike.
The film’s momentum continued throughout the weekend, showing impressive growth. Saturday saw a 23% increase compared to Friday’s takings, while Sunday brought another 7.32% jump. This stellar performance resulted in a grand total of Rs 29.55 crore India nett by the end of the weekend, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk.
This phenomenal opening weekend places Bad Newz as the sixth-highest grossing Hindi film for the first three days of 2024, surpassing big-budget productions like Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD. The film also displayed strong audience engagement, with an overall Hindi occupancy of 28.78% on Sunday. Notably, afternoon and evening shows witnessed a surge in attendance, with occupancy reaching 34.64% and 41% respectively.
With these impressive numbers, Bad Newz is poised for a strong run at the box office. The film’s ability to attract audiences with its comedic charm and strong performances is a testament to its potential for continued success.
Bad Newz Ignites Regional Box Office!
Vicky Kaushal’s comedy continues to surprise! According to Sacnilk, Sunday’s collections saw a regional twist, with major contributions from Chennai (60.25%), Jaipur (39.75%), Bhopal (37.25%), Bengaluru (34%), and Delhi-NCR (32.50%).
This diverse audience engagement highlights the film’s appeal across regions.
Adding to its success, Bad Newz easily surpassed Akshay Kumar’s Sarfira, which received fewer screens compared to Kaushal’s film. Despite having double the screens in key cities like Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, Sarfira struggles to reach even half of Bad Newz’s three-day total (Rs 29.55 crore) after ten days in theaters.
Bad Newz is proving its comedic power is a box office force to be reckoned with, drawing audiences from all corners of the country!
Setting the Bar High: Bad Newz Outperforms Peers
Vicky Kaushal’s Bad Newz continues to impress, exceeding expectations at the box office. While comparisons are inevitable, Bad Newz has carved its own path to success.
Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s comedy drama “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” (TBMAUJ) opened strong with Rs 7.02 crore, eventually reaching Rs 80.88 crore in India. However, Bad Newz outpaced TBMAUJ’s first-weekend performance by a significant margin, exceeding Rs 25 crore in its initial three days.
Adding another benchmark, Bad Newz matches the opening weekend collections of “Crew,” another successful film that garnered Rs 29.5 crore. These comparisons highlight Bad Newz’s strong potential for continued box office dominance.