Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past recorded a positive opening weekend at the Indian box office. The horror drama, directed by Vikram Bhatt, collected an estimated Rs. 3.50 crore on Day 3, Sunday. This represented a growth of around 15 per cent compared to its Saturday earnings and helped the film finish its first weekend with a total collection of Rs. 8.85 crore nett.
For a film made on a relatively controlled budget and featuring a modest scale release, the opening weekend performance is being seen as a respectable start. The movie also managed to perform better than its competing releases, which came as a surprise to many industry observers. Before its release, expectations for the film were relatively limited, making its opening weekend performance noteworthy.
The focus now shifts to the crucial Monday test, which is often considered an important indicator of a film’s long term box office prospects. If Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past manages to hold steady during the weekdays, it could strengthen its chances of emerging as a successful theatrical release.
The film is part of the Haunted franchise, with the original Haunted 3D releasing in 2011. That film performed well at the box office and became one of the notable horror successes of its time. Director Vikram Bhatt has also been associated with several successful horror films over the years, including entries from the popular Raaz series.
In recent years, however, this style of horror cinema appeared to have lost some of its appeal among audiences. Several films from the genre struggled commercially, leading many to believe that audience interest had shifted elsewhere. The early performance of Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past suggests there may still be an audience for such films, particularly when supported by a recognizable franchise.
Despite its encouraging start, the film’s future performance remains uncertain. Some reports suggest that audience reactions and word of mouth have been mixed, which makes its weekday collections especially important. The coming days will determine whether the movie can maintain momentum and continue attracting viewers.
The box office collections of Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past are as follows:
Day 1: Rs. 2.35 crore
Day 2: Rs. 3.00 crore
Day 3: Rs. 3.50 crore (estimated)
Total: Rs. 8.85 crore
For now, the film has provided a positive result during a relatively quiet period at the box office and will be closely watched as it enters its first full week in theatres.