Vikram Bhatt’s horror sequel ‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past’ has continued its strong run at the box office, outperforming big-budget releases like Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ and Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’. Despite negative reviews, the film has emerged as the top performer among the Hindi releases that hit theatres on June 12 .
Day 6 Collection and Total Earnings
On its sixth day, the Mahaakshay Chakraborty starrer witnessed a 30% drop compared to its previous day’s earnings but still managed to collect an estimated Rs 1.40 crore across 4,180 shows. With this, the film’s total India net collection has reached Rs 14.75 crore, while its India gross stands at Rs 17.31 crore .
The day-wise breakdown of the film’s performance is as follows :
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs 2.50 crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs 3.25 crore |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs 3.60 crore |
| Day 4 (Monday) | Rs 2.00 crore |
| Day 5 (Tuesday) | Rs 2.00 crore |
| Day 6 (Wednesday) | Rs 1.40 crore |
| Total | Rs 14.75 crore |
Dominance in a Crowded Box Office
‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past’ arrived in cinemas alongside several major releases, including Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’, Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, and Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Governor: The Silent Saviour’. Despite facing stiff competition, the horror film has emerged as the clear leader among the Hindi releases .
The film’s opening weekend collection of Rs 9.35 crore net represented a steady upward trend, with collections jumping by 30% on Saturday and further growth on Sunday . This performance is particularly notable given the film’s reported budget of Rs 15 crore .
About the Film
Directed by Vikram Bhatt, ‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past’ serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2011 hit ‘Haunted 3D’, which was the first Indian stereoscopic 3D horror film . The original film, starring Mahaakshay Chakraborty alongside Tia Bajpai, had emerged as a commercial success .
The new installment features Mahaakshay Chakraborty (also known as Mimoh Chakraborty), who is the son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali . The film also stars Chetna Pande, Gaurav Bajpai, Hemant Pandey, Shruti Prakash, and Praneet Bhat in key roles .
The Competition
In contrast to ‘Haunted 3D’s performance, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ has struggled to gain momentum. The Imtiaz Ali film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah, opened with a modest Rs 1.15 crore on Day 1 and has seen slow growth. On Day 4, the film’s India net collection stood at Rs 6.65 crore .
‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’, headlined by Kangana Ranaut, tells the story of nurses who displayed extraordinary courage during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks at Cama Hospital. Despite receiving praise from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who attended the Nagpur premiere, the film has not matched ‘Haunted 3D’s box office numbers .
What’s Next
The box office clash highlights how a horror film with a modest budget can outperform bigger star-driven projects when it connects with the genre audience. Despite mixed critical reception, ‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past’ has proven to be the surprise performer among the June 12 releases, demonstrating the enduring appeal of horror in the Indian market .
