Overview
- The Ayushmann Khurrana–Rashmika Mandanna–Nawazuddin Siddiqui horror‑comedy opened on October 21 as the fifth entry in Maddock Films’ franchise built around Indian folklore.
- Senior critic Taran Adarsh awarded four stars, praising the blend of humour, supernatural elements and performances, while noting some second‑half pacing dips.
- Early audience posts on X describe a festive crowd‑pleaser for some and a letdown for others, with frequent praise for the leads and complaints about pacing and the climax.
- Sacnilk‑tracked advance sales were reported between roughly Rs 3.1 crore and Rs 6.37 crore (about Rs 7–10.88 crore including blocked seats), indicating a moderate start before walk‑ins.
- Opening‑day projections span about Rs 15–20 crore with some calls near Rs 30 crore, as trade highlights holiday footfalls, immediate word of mouth and buzz around surprise cameos.