The romantic comedy film had an overall 22.83 percent Hindi occupancy on its opening day.
"'Bad Newz' has everything you look out for in a comedy film." - Aseem Sharma (Critic)
Thanks to its trailer and songs (especially "Tauba Tauba"), 'Bad Newz' had created quite a stir in the media even before its release and was expected to perform well. But man, little did we know that the film would emerge as a surprise package for the box office! On its opening day, the Vicky Kaushal-starrer romantic comedy collected ₹8.5 crores, which is huge considering its moderate budget. And the bonus here is thatit’s the biggest opener for Kaushal as a lead actor, surpassing even his 2018 blockbuster 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'. Not only that; the amount is more than most of the other Bollywood releases’ so far this year, including 'Article 370', 'Chandu Champion', 'Maidaan', and 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'.
‘Bad Newz’ is currently running at theatres
Considering the positive word of mouth, 'Bad Newz' is expected to perform even better in the coming days. And if that happens, it would be another success in Kaushal's career (along with TriptiiDimri& Ammy Virk, obviously).
"... you always amaze me with your ease and the joy you bring on-screen," wrote Katrina Kaif about Kaushal's performancein 'Bad Newz'.
TriptiiDimri and Vicky Kaushal in a still from ‘Bad Newz’
Meanwhile, let's have a look at the actor’s highest-grossing films (as the male lead) to date.
Vicky Kaushal's career can be divided into two parts: before 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and after 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, was released in 2018 and catapulted him to stardom. Made on a budget of ₹25 crores, it grossed ₹359.73 crores worldwide, emerging as a Super Blockbuster. To date, it's the highest-grossing film in Kaushal's career.
Vicky Kaushal plays the role of Major Vihaan Shergill in ‘'Uri: The Surgical Strike'
It's worth noting that 'Uri' collected ₹8.2 crores on its opening day.
Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, the 2018 Hindi romantic drama film 'Manmarziyaan' stars Vicky Kaushal in a never-seen-before role. Besides him, it also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu as the lead alongside several supporting actors.
Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu in a still from ‘Manmarziyaan’
The film was a critical and commercial success. It premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival along with other international film festivals. And upon its theatrical release, it collected ₹4 crores on opening day, and ₹40.39 crores throughout its run. Notably, it was made on a budget of ₹30 crores.
Although 'Raazi' is primarily an Alia Bhatt film, it's also remembered for Vicky Kaushal's performance. His portrayal of Iqbal Syed in the film is so good that it leaves viewers in awe of him. To this date, it's considered one of the milestones in his filmography.
Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt in a still from ‘Raazi’
'Raazi' grossed Rs 7.53 crores on its opening day. Made on a budget of ₹35–40 crores, the spy thriller film collected an estimated ₹195.75 crores at the worldwide box office. And at the 64th Filmfare Awards, it won 5 awards including Best Film, Best Director (Meghna Gulzar), and Best Actress (Bhatt).
Besides these films, the list also includes 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' (₹115.89 crores against a budget of ₹40 crores) and 'Sam Bahadur' (₹128.17 crores against a budget of ₹55 crores).
