In most cases, horror movies have been associated with an uphill struggle in the theater. This is especially so when the movie is released amid other movies featuring renowned actors. However, Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past is a new horror thriller from Vikram Bhatt that has managed to break into theaters successfully on its release date. The movie was released on June 12. It forms part of the popular Haunted 3D series that premiered in the movie theaters back in 2011.
Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Box Office Collection Day 1
Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past was released around the same time as two other big-budget movies – Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Sharvari and Diljit Dosanjh, and Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, which was led by Kangana Ranaut. Both movies had gained some traction prior to their release and made the box office battle very difficult.
However, despite stiff competition, the horror thriller did well at the box office when it was released. According to box office data provided by Sacnilk, the movie made approximately ₹2.50 crore net at the Indian box office on its first day. The movie had been released in 2,907 shows across the country. For a horror movie, which generally appeals to only a limited number of people, this is quite an achievement.
Hindi Version Drives Collections
The Hindi dubbed version turned out to be the leading revenue source of the movie on its very first day, earning around ₹2.45 crore net from 2,842 showings all around the nation.
On the other hand, the Telugu version of the movie earned nearly ₹5 lakh in its 65 showings. The overall estimate of the film’s total earnings in India on its first day amounted to ₹2.95 crore. Analysts in the industry claim that it is very unusual for horror films to perform as well as other popular movies on their opening days.
Reviving a Popular Horror Franchise
It is a sequel to the horror thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt, Haunted 3D, released in 2011. This movie is considered to be among the most successful movies by Vikram Bhatt due to its unique storytelling and interesting use of 3D technology in its creation.
This movie features Mahaakshay Chakraborty, better known as Mimoh Chakraborty, Chetna Pande, and Hemant Pandey. Returning to this movie franchise after such a long period of time, the creators have created a story that takes advantage of viewers’ nostalgia.
Can the Film Sustain Its Momentum?
Although initial figures have been promising for Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, the ultimate fate of the film will rest on how well it performs on the weekends and also depends on audience reaction.
The film is estimated to have cost around ₹15 crore based on recent reports in the film industry, making it essential for collections to continue for its success. At present, it can be said that Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past has made an impressive entry into the world of the big screen.
