Dharma Productions’ latest release, ‘Bad Newz’, starring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk, has been steadily making its mark at the box office. Despite facing competition from the highly anticipated Hollywood releases of ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Wolverine’, the film managed to witness growth in its collections on the second Saturday.
According to reports, ‘Bad Newz‘ minted around ₹2.46 crore on its ninth day, taking its total domestic collection to ₹47.46 crore. The film’s overseas collection stands at ₹2.93 crore, bringing its worldwide total to ₹50.39 crore.
Occupancy Rates Remain Strong
The film’s occupancy rates remained strong on the second Saturday, with an overall Hindi occupancy of 27.35%. The morning shows saw an occupancy of 13.73%, while the afternoon and evening shows recorded 32.60% and 35.71% respectively.
In major regions, the film performed exceptionally well. Mumbai recorded an overall occupancy of 30.33%, with the evening shows reaching 38%. NCR also saw strong numbers, with an overall occupancy of 29.33% and the evening shows hitting 42%.
Pune and Bengaluru emerged as the top performers, with overall occupancies of 41.33% and 43.33% respectively. The evening shows in these cities reached 58% and 60%, showcasing the film’s appeal among the audience.
Positive Word-of-Mouth Boosts Collections
‘Bad Newz’ has been receiving a positive response from both critics and the audience. The film’s unique storyline, which revolves around rare condition heterotopic superfoetation, has been praised for its originality.
The film’s lead actors, Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk, have delivered impressive performances, further adding to the film’s appeal. The positive word-of-mouth has been a significant factor in the film’s steady growth at the box office.
Competition from Hollywood Biggies
The release of ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Wolverine’ has undoubtedly posed a challenge for ‘Bad Newz‘. The two highly anticipated Hollywood films have been drawing in audiences, especially in the multiplexes.
However, ‘Bad Newz’ has managed to maintain its hold in the market, thanks to its strong content and the loyalty of its target audience. The film’s performance in the coming days will be crucial in determining its final box office numbers.
Expectations and Predictions
‘Bad Newz’ was made on a budget of ₹80 crore, including the cost of prints and advertising. The film needs to earn around ₹90 crore to be considered a hit, while ₹80 crore would make it an average performer.
Given the film’s current collections and the positive word-of-mouth, it is expected to cross the ₹50 crore mark in the coming days. However, the competition from ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Wolverine’ may impact its overall performance in the long run.
Conclusion
‘Bad Newz’ has proven to be a surprise package at the box office. Despite facing stiff competition from Hollywood biggies, the film has managed to maintain its hold on the audience. The positive response from critics and the audience, coupled with the strong performances of the lead actors, has been the driving force behind the film’s success.
As the film enters its second week, it will be interesting to see how it fares against the Hollywood releases. If the positive word-of-mouth continues, ‘Bad Newz’ may well exceed expectations and emerge as a box office winner.
