Mumbai: Bollywood heartthrob Vicky Kaushal is back on the big screen, and this time, it’s all about laughter! His latest film, Bad Newz, directed by Anand Tiwari, has taken a delightful turn away from the usual romantic comedies. Inspired by true events, this uproarious comedy explores a rare twist in reproductive science: heteropaternal superfecundation.
The Unusual Premise
Bad Newz stars Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk. The story revolves around Saloni Bagga (played by Triptii Dimri), who finds herself pregnant after one-night stands with two different men Akhil Chadha (Vicky Kaushal) and Gurbir Pannu (Ammy Virk). But here’s the kicker: Saloni carries twins, each fathered by a different man! When Saloni’s doctor drops this bombshell, chaos ensues as Akhil and Gurbir compete to bring her back to life. Neha Dhupia also shines as Ma Corona, Saloni’s witty aunt.
Box Office Showdown
While Bad Newz tickles audiences’ funny bones, other films are vying for attention at the box office:
- Indian 2: Directed by veteran filmmaker Shankar, this sequel to the 1996 hit Indian features Kamal Haasan as Senapati. Despite initial excitement, the film’s pace has slowed down. On Friday, it collected 1.15 crores, bringing its total earnings to Rs 71.55 crores.
- Sarfira: Akshay Kumar’s Sarfira, helmed by Sudha Kongara, failed to cast its magic spell. The film started sluggishly, earning a mere 2 crore 40 lakhs on its opening day. With Thursday’s collections, it stands at 19.15 crores.
- Kalki 2898 AD: Nag Ashwin’s epic saga, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani, has exploded onto the scene. Inspired by Hindu mythology, Kalki 2898 AD amassed a staggering 414.85 crores in its first week. Week two added another 128.5 crores, and Thursday’s haul was 2.65 crores, bringing its total collection to a jaw-dropping 602.10 crores!
