Vikas Bahl’s latest directorial venture, Shaitaan, featuring Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, and R Madhavan in lead roles, has made an impressive debut at the box office, grossing over Rs 14.50 crore on its first day of release in theaters. ‘Shaitaan’ saw an overall occupancy of 25.70% in the Hindi belt.
Released nationwide on Friday, the supernatural thriller received positive responses from the audience, leading to a double-digit opening at the domestic box office, as reported by Sacnilk.com. According to the latest figures, the film accumulated approximately Rs 12.62 crore nett on its first day across all languages in India. On Friday, the film maintained a 19.92% overall Hindi occupancy.
Social media was abuzz with tweets praising the film, with one user stating, “Shaitaan = outstanding. A treat for horror lovers. #Shaitaan is the thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. What a performance by @ActorMadhavan and @ajaydevgn #ShaitaanReview.”
Another tweet commended the cast, saying, “Excellent performance from #Madhavan as Villain. Ajay Devgn, Jyotika & the kids too, performed well. Good visuals and BGM. Overall A Good seat edge thriller.”
Fans expressed their excitement with comments like, “Wow! Goosebumps. What performances by the trio! Take a bow.”
The film received high praise for its engaging storyline, with one tweet recommending it as a “Highly engaging Seat Edge thriller” and praising Madhavan’s performance.
A piece of advice circulated on social media cautioned viewers not to watch the trailer before experiencing the film firsthand. “Do not watch the trailer if you haven’t already. #Shaitaan is the thriller that will keep you at the edge of your seats. With the tense scenarios created, there is rarely a dull moment in the film. Maddy & Janki are brilliant.”
About Shaitaan
Shaitaan also features Janki Bodiwala and is billed as the Hindi remake of the acclaimed Gujarati movie Vash. Presented by Jio Studios, Ajay Devgn Ffilms, and Panorama Studios International, the film is produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak. The music for the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.