Vicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri, and Amy Virk’s much-awaited film ‘Bad News’ hit theaters on Friday, July 19. Directed by Anand Tiwari, the film generated significant excitement among audiences, leading to substantial advance bookings. Upon its release, the film received a warm reception and positive reviews. 

First-Day Earnings

‘Bad News,’ known for its unique storyline, created a buzz before its release. The film sold 93,924 tickets on its first day, earning Rs 3.71 crore from advance sales. The initial figures now show that ‘Bad News’ earned an impressive 8.50 crores on its opening day, according to the early trend report by Sackanilk. These numbers may be subject to change once official data is released.

Record-Breaking Opener for Vicky Kaushal

With its opening day earnings, ‘Bad News’ has become Vicky Kaushal’s biggest opener, surpassing the Rs 8.20 crore opening of ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike.’ 

Competition in Theaters

Despite facing competition from Akshay Kumar’s ‘Sarfira,’ Kamal Haasan’s ‘Indian 3,’ and the three-week-running hit ‘Kalki 2898,’ ‘Bad News’ has captured the audience’s interest, ensuring a strong opening. Based on the positive response, the film is projected to earn up to 30 crores in its first week, suggesting it might be a hit.

Sequel to ‘Good News’

‘Bad News’ is the spiritual sequel to Akshay Kumar’s ‘Good News,’ which had a lifetime collection of Rs 201.14 crore and was a box office hit. Expectations are high that ‘Bad News’ will replicate its predecessor’s success.