Intro

Marking a big moment for Bollywood, Vicky Kaushal’s latest film, “Bad Newz,” is making waves at the box office. Helmed by Anand Tiwari, this romantic-comedy has become Vicky’s second-best first-week earner, coming right after his 2019 blockbuster “Uri: The Surgical Strike.” Opening on July 19, the film’s performance easily sparked a lot of interest and debate in the industry.

Box Office Performance

“Bad Newz” concluded its first week in cinemas on a respectable note. On Thursday, July 25, the movie earned another Rs 2.75 crore, taking its total first-week earnings to Rs 42.85 crore, Sacnilk reported.

Day-by-Day Breakdown:

Friday, 19 July: Rs 8.3 crore

Saturday, 20 July: Rs 10.25 crore

Sunday, 21 July: Rs 11.15 crore

Monday, 22 July: Rs 3.5 crore

Tuesday, 23 July:

Wed, Jul 24: Rs 3.15 crore

Thu, Jul 25: Rs 2.75 crore

Despite a noticeable fall on the first Monday, “Bad Newz” maintained its good speed for the remaining days of the week and has managed to come out victorious at the box office counters.

Comparative Performance

“Bad Newz” has fared better than some of the recent releases from Bollywood. Akshay Kumar’s “Sarfira” could gather only Rs 18.75 crore in the first week. Kartik Aaryan’s sports drama “Chandu Champion” concluded the first week with Rs 35.25 crore, while Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s “Mr and Mrs Mahi” collected Rs 24.45 crore in the opening week.

Plot and Cast

Starring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk, the audiences seem to give mixed reviews about the film. The film’s plot centers on the pregnancy of a woman carrying twins who are subsequently discovered to have two different biological fathers. This peculiar plot, added by bits of comedy, piqued the viewers’ interest in this film and made it a box office hit.

Audience and Critical Response

While reactions from audiences to “Bad Newz” vary, most of them have an idea that the film is funny and has a really different premise, although it did reap off from many stereotypes. The Hindustan Times pointed out that though riddled with cliches, the film cleverly slips in meta jokes that make a difference and provide that extra something for viewers.

Competition and Future Prospects

While “Bad Newz” continues to run at the turnstiles, new competition in the form of the Marvel film “Deadpool and Wolverine” is going to hit urban audiences. Notwithstanding this challenge that is going to come, “Bad Newz” has already made a dent and set records for Vicky Kaushal as his best career opener and second-best first week after “Uri.”

Impact on the Industry

The success of “Bad Newz” is a hopeful omen for Bollywood, where one would expect romantic comedies to make money at the box office. Its lead actors performed well, while its storyline was different and reached out to the audience; this film sets the criterion for films that come under the same genre in the future. It in itself reflects that if you have a creative storyline backed by powerful characters, the movie is sure to work wonders at the box office, no matter how much competition is there.