Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s thriller film ‘Haivaan’ is releasing in theaters across the country on Friday, September 11. The pair is returning to the big screen after 18 years of ‘Tashan’ (2008). Advance booking of the film has started, in which a collection of Rs 72 lakh has been recorded so far including blocked seats. Directed by Priyadarshan, the 2 hours 44 minutes long suspense-thriller film has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Mathematics of box office competition and first day’s earnings

According to trade experts, ‘Haivaan’ will face direct competition from the films already present at the box office. ‘Hanuman Ansh’ and ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ have a strong hold in theatres. Despite this, seeing the craze of the pairing of Akshay and Saif, the film has got prime screens. Akshay Kumar will be seen in a negative character in the film, while Saif Ali Khan is playing the role of a blind man.

Opinion of trade experts

impact on audience

Director Priyadarshan, famous for comedy, has chosen the suspense-thriller genre this time. After a long time, Akshay Kumar’s grey-shaded role and Saif Ali Khan’s different avatar can attract the audience. The success of the film will largely depend on the reports and spot bookings on Friday morning shows.