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Bad Newz Box Office Analysis: Vicky-Tripti’s Quirky Comedy Delivers Good News for Mid-Budget Cinema

Box Office Verdict: Average

Bad Newz, Anand Tiwari’s unconventional comedy about accidental pregnancy, has collected ₹67.22 crore domestically (net), ranking #191 in Filmymojo’s 2024 box office charts. The film emerged as one of the most profitable mid-sized releases of the year.


Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

MetricValue
Total Collection₹67.22 crore
Current Rank#191 (2024 Releases)
GenreComedy-Drama
Release DateJuly 19, 2024
DirectorAnand Tiwari
Lead CastVicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri, Ammy Virk

Genre Comparison

  • Average Comedy-Drama Collection (2024): ₹42.5 crore
  • Bad Newz vs. Genre Avg: 58% above benchmark
  • Top 2024 Comedy-Dramas:
    1. Bad Newz (₹67.22 crore)
    2. Munjya (₹107.22 crore)*
    3. Srikanth (₹50.51 crore)

(*While classified as horror-comedy, similar quirky tone)


Vicky Kaushal’s Comedy Comeback

The film marks Vicky’s successful return to comedy:

MovieCollection (₹ Cr)Year
Bad Newz67.222024
Govinda Naam Mera(OTT)2022
*Bhoot – Part 1*32.252020

Key Insight: Highest-grossing pure comedy in Vicky’s career.


Budget & Profitability

The film’s smart economics paid off:

MetricValue
Production Budget₹35 crore
P&A Spend₹15 crore
ROI2.68x
Breakeven PointWeek 2

Industry Context: Comedy-dramas typically need 2x to be profitable.


Weekly Performance

Showed rare consistency for a comedy:

WeekCollection (₹ Cr)Drop
1₹28.4
2₹21.823%↓
3₹11.249%↓
4₹5.8248%↓

Remarkable Trend: Just 23% second-week drop is exceptional for comedies.


What Worked?

  1. Taboo Topic: Rare Bollywood take on accidental pregnancy
  2. Chemistry: Vicky-Tripti’s pairing felt fresh
  3. Music: “Tauba Tauba” crossed 150M YouTube views
  4. Word-of-Mouth: Audiences praised its balanced tone

Controversies That Helped

  1. CBFC Debate: Received ‘A’ certificate for bold theme
  2. Moral Police Outrage: Some groups called it “vulgar”
  3. Pregnancy Humor: Sparked online debates about sensitivity

Final Verdict

With ₹67.22 croreBad Newz proves:

  • Quirky concepts can work with strong execution
  • Vicky Kaushal has untapped comedy potential
  • Mid-budget films can thrive alongside spectacles

Watch Recommendation: A refreshing choice for audiences tired of formulaic comedies.


Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database

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