Director Priyadarshan’s thriller Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, collected ₹2.58 crore net across India on its opening day with an 11% theatre occupancy.
The movie marks a theatrical reunion for the lead actors and features the final screen appearance of the late actor Asrani.
Reviewers noted that while the film features an inconsistent script and uneven pacing, its gripping climax delivers substantial tension.