In a show of force for the Indian film industry, the supernatural thriller ‘Shaitaan’ has successfully crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide.
This remarkable performance comes in just five days from the film’s release, validating the star power of its leading actors Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Jyotika.
Surging Through Box Office
Reportedly, the film’s performance has been extraordinary since its release, with a total collection of ₹74 crore net in India alone within six days, according to estimates.
The film added roughly ₹6.25 crore to its Indian collection on Wednesday, demonstrating strong momentum in the box office.
Comparisons to Peers and Historical Performance
‘Shaitaan’ has thus become the third highest grossing Hindi film of 2024. The film joins the ranks of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s ‘Fighter,’ and Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon-starrer ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,’ which previously reached the same milestone this year.
In terms of worldwide grossing, ‘Shaitaan’ marks the seventh Indian film of 2024 to breach the ₹100 crore threshold.
Achievements for Star Cast and Director
For leading actor Ajay Devgn, ‘Shaitaan’ marks his third successful venture in a row since the Covid-19 pandemic, following ‘Drishyam 2’ and ‘Bholaa,’ which also achieved significant box office returns.
For Bollywood actress Jyotika, marking her grand comeback after more than two decades, ‘Shaitaan’ is an exciting first, becoming her first ₹100 crore movie. Meanwhile, it marks a breaching of the prestigious ₹100 crore club for the third time for R Madhavan.
Following the successful run of 2019’s ‘Super 30,’ the noted director Vikas Bahl also adds another ₹100 crore grosser to his filmmaking feats with ‘Shaitaan.’
An Overview of ‘Shaitaan’
‘Shaitaan,’ a directorial venture by Vikas Bahl, is a Hindi remake of the 2023 Gujarati horror film ‘Vash.’ The film packs an extra punch of horror, coupled with thrilling elements that have held audiences globally captive.
Presented by Jio Studios, Devgn Films, and Panorama Studios, the film is produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak.
The triumph of ‘Shaitaan’ at the box office marks a shining moment for the Indian film industry, reitering the appeal of gripping narratives complimented by stellar performances, as the world of cinema returns to normalcy post-pandemic.
