'Bad Newz' 1st Day Box Office Collection: Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri-Starrer Set For Decent Opening

Bollywood anticipates a resurgence at the box office in the latter half of 2024 with the release of 'Bad Newz'. The film, starring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk, is a spiritual sequel to the 2019 hit 'Good Newwz'. Despite slow advance bookings, it is expected to gain momentum through spot bookings, particularly after 5-6 pm on Friday.

According to trade website Sacnilk, 'Bad Newz' sold over 43,000 tickets, grossing around Rs 1.2 crore for its opening day in India as of 1 pm on Thursday, July 18. This figure suggests a promising start for the film. The movie's success will largely depend on word-of-mouth reviews from audiences and critics alike.

Box Office Competition

The film faces direct competition from 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya', which had a strong opening earlier this year. Starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, it registered a nett opening of Rs 6.7 crore. 'Bad Newz' aims to surpass this by selling around 7 lakh tickets by the end of Thursday and is projected to collect between Rs 8–9 crore on its first day.

Both films belong to the romantic-comedy genre and have captivated audiences in metro cities with their pre-release campaigns. If 'Bad Newz' garners positive feedback from viewers and critics, it could significantly boost its performance in the Hindi market.

Current Market Dynamics

The Hindi market is currently dominated by 'Kalki 2898 AD', making it challenging for new releases to capture audience attention. Recent releases like 'Sarfira' and 'Indian 2' failed to divert viewers from the Prabhas-starrer. However, 'Bad Newz' has the potential to make an impact if it receives celebratory word-of-mouth.

The film's success will be crucial for Bollywood's revival at the box office this year. With strong performances from its lead actors and a well-executed marketing campaign, 'Bad Newz' could become one of the standout films of 2024.

As anticipation builds, all eyes are on how 'Bad Newz' will perform over its opening weekend and whether it can sustain its momentum in the weeks to come.