Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past Leads Box Office Among June 12 Hindi Releases
Vikram Bhatt's horror film Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past released on June 12, 2026, and earned an estimated Rs 2.5 crore on its opening day across 2,907 shows, outperforming other new releases like Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Governor, and Main Vaapas Aaunga. Despite mixed to negative reviews and strong competition, the film showed notable occupancy, especially in night shows. Other films struggled with lower collections and occupancy rates, while Hollywood title Obsession also performed well.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group primarily focuses on box office performance and film reviews without political framing. Coverage includes perspectives from entertainment industry trackers, critics, and box office analysts. There is no evident political bias; the sources present factual data on collections and audience reception, with some critical commentary on film quality but no political context or partisan viewpoints.
The overall sentiment is mixed, combining positive reporting on Haunted 3D's better-than-expected box office performance with acknowledgment of its mostly negative reviews. Other films receive neutral to negative assessments based on their lower collections and occupancy. The tone remains factual and measured, highlighting both successes and shortcomings without sensationalism.
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