Box Office Trends: Shaitaan headed to emerge a big hit for Ajay Devgn; Business grows from

The film is expected to see a significant jump in collections on Saturday after a successful opening day. This is despite the boost collections received from the holiday Maha Shivratri on Friday. Early estimates suggest a secondday collection between Rs 18.00 crore to Rs 20.00 crore, representing a 2025% increase from Friday's opening. Shaitaan is targeting a strong opening weekend with collections exceeding Rs 53 crore in the North. This is a much higher number than anticipated for the film. The positive Saturday trend strengthens its position as a potential hit, with Monday's collections offering a clearer picture of its longterm success. Shaitaan has the advantage of a clear run at the box office until the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan on Eid. Films like Yoddha and The Crew are not expected to compete directly with Shaitaan's audience. Despite lacking elements typically associated with commercial success in the postpandemic era, such as music, action, or heavy marketing, Shaitaan has performed well. It's also not a conventional horror film, but rather a supernatural thriller, a genre that hasn't historically been a box office favorite.