Key facts
- Haunted 3D collects Rs 13.35 crore at the box office
- Main Vaapas Aaunga and Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata struggle with low numbers
- Three new Hindi films competed for screens simultaneously
The Indian Express reports that Haunted 3D has taken a commanding lead at the Hindi box office, collecting Rs 13.35 crore since its release, while two other new Bollywood offerings — Main Vaapas Aaunga and Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata — have struggled to make a mark.
The sharp divergence in collections underlines how audience choice at the multiplex has become increasingly concentrated, with genre and familiarity of concept driving footfalls. Horror and 3D presentation have historically drawn curious walk-in crowds, giving Haunted 3D a structural advantage over its competition.
For Main Vaapas Aaunga and Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, poor opening numbers typically lead to rapid screen cuts in the following days, making a recovery difficult. The box-office outcome will influence how exhibitors reallocate screens in the coming weekend, the most crucial earning window for any theatrical release.