Bad Newz Sees Slight Box Office Uptick Amid Mixed Reviews

After a drop in earnings on Monday, the the movie Bad Newz’s box office revenue increased slightly. According to Sacnilk.com, it has earned about ₹37 crore in India since its release on July 19. The film’s performance improved, possibly due to positive reviews or other factors.

Bad Newz Performance

The film “Bad Newz” had a promising start at the box office, earning ₹8.3 crore on its opening day. The momentum continued over the next two days, with earnings of ₹10.25 crore on the second day and ₹11.15 crore on the third day. However, on the fourth day, the film’s earnings dropped to ₹3.5 crore. On the fifth day, which was a Tuesday, the film saw a slight improvement, collecting ₹3.75 crore, according to early estimates. This brought the total earnings to ₹36.95 crore in India.

On Tuesday, the film had a 13.77% occupancy rate for its Hindi screenings, indicating a moderate level of interest among viewers. This occupancy rate suggests that while the film had a strong opening weekend, its weekday performance has been more subdued. The film’s ability to sustain or increase its earnings will likely depend on factors such as word-of-mouth promotion, critical reception, and competition from other films.

Review

The Hindustan Times review of “Bad Newz” highlighted that the film relies heavily on clichés and stereotypes. These include depictions of Punjabis loving traditional dishes like rajma chawal, portrayals of “mumma’s boys” being irresponsible husbands, and the trope of women choosing careers over marriage. The review suggests that these stereotypes feel outdated and overused.

Despite these criticisms, the review did find merit in the film’s use of meta humor. The writers have incorporated clever jokes that reference popular culture and other films. For instance, there’s a reference to actress Triptii Dimri being called “Bhabhi 2” and “National Crush,” which plays on her real-life image. Another scene humorously alludes to the film “Manmarziyaan,” with a character, Gurbir, advising Akhil not to behave like Vicky Sandhu, a character from that movie. Additionally, there’s a scene where a character named Kaushal prevents another character, Virk, from throwing away a photo of actress Katrina Kaif, saying, “Iske liye toh tujhe meri laash se guzarna hoga” (you’ll have to go over my dead body). These moments are noted as standout features that add a layer of wit to the film.