The film's performance was buoyed by a Hindi occupancy rate of 26.81%, with significant attendance noted during night shows. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh, commenting on the film's robust start, noted on social media, "A strong start was on the cards thanks to the impactful trailer + hugely popular song [#TaubaTauba]. The strong start, coupled with positive feedback, has set the stage for a solid weekend total."
Adarsh predicted that 'Bad Newz' was poised to cross the Rs 30 crore mark by the end of its opening weekend, highlighting its strong performance in major urban centers despite mixed responses from mass audience segments.
Comparatively, Bad Newz' outperformed other mid-budget releases of 2024's cinema landscape. For instance, Kareena Kapoor's 'Crew' opened with Rs 10.28 crore and reached Rs 32.60 crore over its first weekend, while Shahid Kapoor's 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (TBMAUJ)' started with Rs 7.02 crore and earned Rs 26.52 crore by the weekend's end.
Even when stacked against the surprise hit of the year, the horror-comedy 'Munjya', which earned Rs 4.21 crore on its first Friday and Rs 20.04 crore by its first weekend's close, 'Bad Newz' showed a stronger initial performance, solidifying its position as a significant contender in the current Bollywood lineup.
Directed by Anand Tiwari and featuring a talented ensemble including Ammy Virk, Triptii Dimri, and Sheeba Chadha, 'Bad Newz' continues to garner attention for its entertaining storyline and strong box office showing, promising a successful run in theaters ahead.
