Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri’s film, Bad Newz, has crossed the ₹40 crore mark at the domestic box office after its first week in theaters. While the film’s box office performance is decent, reviews have been mixed.
Decent Business at the Box Office
Directed by Anand Tiwari, Bad Newz explores the comedic side of heteropaternal superfecundation, a situation where twins are conceived from two different biological fathers. As per early estimates by Sacnilk.com, the film has earned over ₹40 crore nett in India so far. The opening day saw collections of ₹8.3 crore, followed by ₹10.25 crore on day two and ₹11.15 crore on day three. Weekday collections dipped slightly, with ₹3.5 crore on day four and ₹3.75 crore on day five. On Wednesday, day six, the film collected ₹3.25 crore nett. The film also had an overall 12.36 percent Hindi occupancy on Wednesday.
A Look at the Reviews
Hindustan Times’ review acknowledges an intriguing plot and a fun first half but criticizes the film for dragging in the second half. The reviewer mentions repetitive sequences and inconsistent dialogues that fail to keep the audience hooked. Despite a smooth screenplay, the review suggests the film feels rushed, particularly with the underdeveloped love story between Saloni and Akhil.
About the Film
Bad Newz follows the story of a woman (Triptii Dimri) who becomes pregnant with twins fathered by two different men, played by Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk. The film is positioned as a comedic take on the rom-com genre, with a dash of chaos thrown in. Alongside Kaushal, Dimri, and Virk, the film also features Neha Dhupia, Ananya Panday, and Neha Sharma. The comedy-drama is produced by Amritpal Singh Bindra, Apoorva Mehta, and Karan Johar.
Successor to Good Newwz 2019
Though the title might suggest a connection, Bad Newz is not a sequel to the 2019 film Good Newwz, which starred Kareena Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Akshay Kumar, and Diljit Dosanjh.
While Bad Newz has managed to pull in decent numbers at the box office in its first week, the mixed reviews might impact its future performance. The film’s success will likely depend on word-of-mouth and its ability to sustain audience interest over the coming weeks.
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