Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past has emerged as one of the biggest surprise success stories of the year. At a time when Bollywood has been struggling to consistently deliver successful theatrical runs, the Vikram Bhatt directorial has managed to beat expectations and silence doubters. The horror thriller arrived with limited buzz and faced competition from multiple new releases, yet it steadily attracted audiences and built momentum through its first week.
The film’s journey has been fascinating to watch. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics and facing criticism from sections of the audience, the movie managed to find strong support among horror fans. Just like the original Haunted 3D, the sequel has proved to be critic-proof. The goodwill generated by the first film over the years played a crucial role in bringing audiences to theatres.
What makes the performance even more impressive is that the film outperformed all the major Bollywood releases that arrived alongside it. While bigger names struggled to make an impact, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past quietly established itself as the preferred choice for moviegoers looking for a theatrical horror experience.
Now, with the first week completed, the film has crossed an important milestone and officially joined the list of successful Bollywood films of 2026.
Haunted 3D Echoes Of The Past Week 1 Box Office Collection
The Mimoh Chakraborty starrer maintained a steady run throughout its first week. After a strong opening weekend, the collections held reasonably well during weekdays. On the first Thursday, Day 7, the film collected an estimated ₹1.15 crore net. While the arrival of new releases and reduced show counts affected collections, the overall first-week performance remains impressive. The total India gross collection stands at approximately ₹18.90 crore. The trend throughout the week clearly indicates that the film enjoyed healthy audience support.
| Day | India Net Collection | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹2.50 Cr | Opening Day |
| Day 2 | ₹3.25 Cr | Growth |
| Day 3 | ₹3.60 Cr | Weekend Peak |
| Day 4 | ₹2.00 Cr | Monday Hold |
| Day 5 | ₹2.20 Cr | Tuesday Growth |
| Day 6 | ₹1.50 Cr | Weekday Trend |
| Day 7 | ₹1.15 Cr | Thursday Hold |
Becomes Bollywood’s 5th Successful Film Of 2026
Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past was reportedly made on a budget of ₹15 crore. After collecting ₹16.20 crore net in its first week, the film has already recovered its entire production cost and moved into the profit zone. The horror thriller has now joined Border 2, The Kerala Story 2, Dhurandhar 2, and Bhooth Bangla in the list of successful Bollywood films of 2026.
For a film that entered cinemas with negligible expectations, this achievement is significant. The success once again proves that there is a dedicated audience for horror-thrillers when marketed correctly and supported by franchise goodwill. The film has already achieved a plus verdict and is now looking to maximize profits during its second week.
Cocktail 2 Release To Impact Collections
The road ahead, however, will not be easy. Due to Cocktail 2‘s grand release, the show count of the Mimoh Chakraborty starrer has been significantly impacted across India.
As a result, collections are expected to witness a notable drop going forward. The reduced screen count means the film may struggle to reach the ₹25 crore mark. However, considering how it has exceeded expectations throughout its run, writing it off would be a mistake. The film has already surprised trade analysts once. It could very well do it again.
Audience Criticism Could Not Stop The Film
Interestingly, the success has come despite criticism from several critics. The audience has called out the performances of some actors. There has also been discussion regarding the heavy use of AI, glitchy screens due to poor rendering, and certain storyline issues.
Despite those complaints, the film continued attracting moviegoers. This demonstrates that the core audience was willing to overlook shortcomings in exchange for an entertaining horror experience.
More About The Film
Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past stars Mimoh Chakraborty, Chetna Pande, Shruti Prakash, and others. The film is directed by Vikram Bhatt. The project also reunited Anand Pandit and Vikram Bhatt after the success of 1920: Horrors Of The Heart.
Budget, Profit, And Verdict
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget | ₹15 Crore |
| India Net Collection | ₹16.20 Crore |
| India Gross Collection | ₹18.90 Crore |
| Profit | ₹1.20 Crore |
| ROI | 8% |
| Verdict | Success Loading |
Final Verdict
Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past has completed a dream first week at the Indian box office. The horror thriller not only recovered its entire budget but also entered the profit zone despite negative reviews and stiff competition. By becoming Bollywood’s fifth successful film of 2026, the film has already secured a memorable place among this year’s surprise performers. The coming weeks will decide how far the journey goes, but the first chapter has been undeniably successful.
Disclaimer: Box office figures mentioned in this article are subjective trade estimates compiled from various industry sources. The data is intended for informational purposes only. Final totals may change as official studio figures are updated or as additional domestic and international market reports are finalized.
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