The horror-comedy film ‘The Bhootnii’ released in theaters on May 1st, but faced competition from the thriller ‘Red 2.’ Despite a low budget and modest promotional campaign, ‘The Bhootnii’ didn't achieve significant earnings on its opening day. However, it surprised audiences with a b collection on Sunday.
The Bhootnii Day 4 Box Office Collection: The craze for horror films continues to grow, with horror-comedy films having been particularly successful in theaters last year. This trend continues this year with the release of ‘The Bhootnii,’ starring Sanjay Dutt and Mouni Roy. The film was released in theaters on May 1st, 2025.
However, the film clashed with Ajay Devgn's much-anticipated thriller ‘Red 2,’ which was also released on the same day. This clash negatively impacted ‘The Bhootnii’ in its initial days, resulting in a slow start. But, a gradual increase in earnings was observed on Sunday, indicating a positive audience response.
The Bhootnii’s Story and Cast
‘The Bhootnii’ presents a unique and frightening story. Every Valentine's Day at St. Vincent College, a special virgin tree awakens a spirit searching for true love. This time, the spirit is awakened by Shantanu (Sunny Singh), leading to a reign of terror. Sanjay Dutt plays the role of Baba, while Mouni Roy plays a significant character.
Slow Start on the First Day
‘The Bhootnii’ had a relatively low collection on its opening day, earning only ₹65 lakhs, a modest start. The film's performance on the second and third days wasn't significantly better, collecting ₹62 lakhs and ₹86 lakhs respectively. However, the film's earnings gradually increased, with the effect becoming apparent from the fourth day.
On the fourth day, the film's performance significantly improved, showcasing its strength at the box office. On Sunday, ‘The Bhootnii’ collected ₹1.06 crore, bringing its total collection to over ₹3 crore. This figure is considered good for a low-budget film.
Day 1 - ₹65 lakhs
Day 2 - ₹62 lakhs
Day 3 - ₹86 lakhs
Day 4 - ₹1.06 crore
Did ‘Red 2’ Hinder ‘The Bhootnii’?
While ‘The Bhootnii’ had a slow start, ‘Red 2’ dominated the theaters. ‘Red 2’ had a budget of approximately ₹25-30 crore and a large-scale promotional campaign. ‘Red 2’ grossed approximately ₹70 crore in just four days, significantly more than ‘The Bhootnii.’ Despite this, ‘The Bhootnii’s’ increasing earnings on Sunday proved that smaller films can achieve significant success with the right approach.
Considering ‘The Bhootnii’s’ collection trends, the coming week will be crucial. If the film is well-received by audiences and garners positive reviews, its collection could continue to increase. Although ‘The Bhootnii’ did not benefit from as much promotion as ‘Red 2,’ it has still managed to establish itself.
