The Bhootnii, starring Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, and Palak Tiwari, hit theaters on May 1st, 2025. Despite facing criticism and mixed-to-poor early reviews, the film has managed to avoid becoming one of the worst openers of the year. Here’s a detailed look at The Bhootnii Box Office Collection Day 1, along with its budget, trade figure, and how it stands among other 2025 openers.
The Bhootnii Movie Overview
- Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari
- Genre: Horror Comedy
- Director: Not Disclosed
- Release Date: 1st May 2025
- Language: Hindi
- Budget: ₹30–35 Crore (Estimated)
The Bhootnii Box Office Collection Day 1
| Source | Collection |
|---|---|
| Official Estimate | ₹1.19 Crore Nett |
| Trade Figure | ₹0.65 Crore Nett |
While the trade figure and producer estimate differ, both confirm that The Bhootnii performed better than the lowest openers of 2024 and 2025. Compared to Phule (₹15 lakh) and LSD 2 (₹15 lakh), The Bhootnii earned over 693% higher, narrowly escaping being labeled a box office disaster.
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Top Opening Day Grossers of 2025 (So Far)
Below is a comparison chart featuring The Bhootnii alongside top and lowest openers of 2025:
| Rank | Movie Name | Day 1 Collection (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhaava | 29 |
| 2 | Sikandar | 25 |
| 3 | Sky Force | 11 |
| 4 | Jaat | 9 |
| 5 | Kesari Chapter 2 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Deva | 5.25 |
| 7 | The Diplomat | 4 |
| 8 | Badass Ravi Kumar | 3 |
| 9 | Fateh | 2.5 |
| 10 | Emergency | 2.25 |
| 11 | Mere Husband Ki Biwi | 2 |
| 12 | Azaad | 1.5 |
| 13 | Loveyapa | 1.25 |
| 14 | CrazXy | 0.9 |
| 15 | The Bhootnii | 0.5 to 1 |
| 16 | Superboys of Malegaon | 0.5 |
| 17 | Pintu Ki Pappi | 0.2 |
| 18 | Tumko Meri Kasam | 0.15 |
Public Reaction & Critical Response
Despite the star cast and horror-comedy genre, The Bhootnii faced major backlash upon release. Early viewers criticized its screenplay, lackluster VFX, and underwhelming performances. However, the eerie atmosphere and occasional comic relief did find a niche audience in smaller centers.
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Can The Bhootnii Survive Week 1?
With such a modest opening and a production budget estimated between ₹30–35 crore, The Bhootnii will need strong weekend growth and positive word-of-mouth to avoid turning into a box office failure. The second day numbers will be critical for its future.
Final Verdict: A Rocky Start For Dutt’s Comeback
Although far from a hit, The Bhootnii managed to escape the bottom 10 openers of 2024–25. Sanjay Dutt fans will hope for a turnaround over the weekend, but the film’s weak opening day shows that the road ahead is steep.
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