Overview
- The horror‑comedy, which began paid previews at 9 pm on Thursday, earned about ₹3.5 crore net from those shows according to trade tracker Sacnilk.
- Reports on Friday’s India net range widely, with early tallies citing roughly ₹1 crore, a 7 pm update of ₹7.49 crore that put the day‑plus‑previews near ₹11 crore, and another estimate at ₹12.25 crore for day one alone.
- Early audience reaction skews positive, with many praising Akshay Kumar’s comic timing, the Priyadarshan style in the first half, and the nostalgia of the ensemble that includes Tabu, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav.
- The team leaned on paid previews and advance sales, and trade predictions ahead of opening pointed to a ₹12–17 crore first day including previews, reflecting renewed use of preview nights after Dhurandhar 2.
- Coverage also fixates on costs, with reports pegging the budget near ₹100–120 crore and Akshay Kumar’s upfront fee at a reported ₹50 crore, while noting the late Asrani appears in one of his final screen roles.