The latest Hindi film, Bad Newz, has made a notable entry at the global box office, earning nearly $6.4 million in its opening weekend. Starring Vicky Kaushal,
Triptii Dimri, and Amy Virk, the film is directed by Anand Tiwari and co-produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Amazon Prime.
Strong Performance in India
In India, Bad Newz opened with a collection of $1 million. Over the weekend, the earnings rose, bringing the three-day total to $3.5 million. By Tuesday, the film had crossed the $4 million mark, with total collections reaching $4.5 million. This strong performance has helped Bad Newz secure the eighth position on Comscore’s list of top-grossing movies in the US market for the weekend ending July 21.
Global Success
Outside of India, Bad Newz has also performed impressively. The film earned over $2 million in the Gulf region and an additional $1 million at the North American box office. On its opening day, the film grossed $1.6 million globally, and by the second day, the total had risen to $3.7 million. Over the first three days, the worldwide gross reached $6.4 million.
Box Office Milestones
Bad Newz is now the fifth highest opening Hindi film of 2024. Topping the list is Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD, which opened with $2.8 million. Following closely are Sidharth Anand’s Fighter with $2.7 million, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with $1.9 million, and Shaitaan with $1.7 million. For Vicky Kaushal, Bad Newz marks his third-highest opening weekend in India, following Uri: The Surgical Strike and Raazi.
Mixed Reviews
Despite its box office success, Bad Newz has faced significant criticism from reviewers. The film has been described as lacking depth and emotional connection. Written by Ishita Moitra and Tarun Dudeja, the storyline and character development have been highlighted as weak points. Critics have panned the film for its fluffy narrative and inability to establish a strong emotional core.
In summary, while Bad Newz has achieved significant financial success and broken into the top five highest opening Hindi films of the year, it has not fared as well in critical reviews.