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.

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Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

Metric	Value
Total Collection	₹67.22 crore
Current Rank	#191 (2024 Releases)
Genre	Comedy-Drama
Release Date	July 19, 2024
Director	Anand Tiwari
Lead Cast	Vicky 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)

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Vicky Kaushal’s Comedy Comeback

The film marks Vicky’s successful return to comedy:

Movie	Collection (₹ Cr)	Year
Bad Newz	67.22	2024
Govinda Naam Mera	(OTT)	2022
*Bhoot – Part 1*	32.25	2020

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

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Budget & Profitability

The film’s smart economics paid off:

Metric	Value
Production Budget	₹35 crore
P&A Spend	₹15 crore
ROI	2.68x
Breakeven Point	Week 2

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

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Weekly Performance

Showed rare consistency for a comedy:

Week	Collection (₹ Cr)	Drop
1	₹28.4	–
2	₹21.8	23%↓
3	₹11.2	49%↓
4	₹5.82	48%↓

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

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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

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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

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Final Verdict

With ₹67.22 crore, Bad 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.

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Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database