Last updated: 16 October 2026, 12:00 PM IST
Nayyi Navelli, a horror comedy starring Yami Gautam, released in cinemas today, 16 October 2026. Directed by Balaji Mohan and produced by Aanand L Rai‘s Colour Yellow with Amazon MGM Studios, the film opened on 1,287 shows across India, according to Sacnilk.
Nayyi Navelli Box Office Collection Day 1
Nayyi Navelli had the stronger advance booking of this Friday’s two Hindi releases. Pinkvilla reported about 11,000 tickets sold in PVR Inox and Cinepolis for the opening day, against about 8,500 for Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar. The trade outlet expects both films to open between ₹1.5 crore and ₹3.5 crore.
| Day | India net | Status |
| Advance booking (national chains) | ~11,000 tickets | Pinkvilla |
| Day 1 (Fri, 16 Oct) | ₹0.24 Cr (as of 10 AM) | Live, early estimate (Sacnilk) |
Morning figures are always small, as most tickets for a Hindi film sell for evening shows. We will update this article with the full Day 1 collection tonight.
Dussehra Week Clash
Nayyi Navelli is one of several films in a crowded Dussehra week. Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 opened on Thursday, and Friday brings Prahaar, Vijay Deverakonda’s Ranabaali and two Hollywood films. Dussehra falls on 20 October.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, PVR Inox Pictures CEO Kamal Gianchandani said Nayyi Navelli “goes well with the festival”, and that Dussehra releases usually get a clean run of about three weeks until the Diwali films arrive.
What Is Nayyi Navelli About?
Set in Meerut, the film follows a picture-perfect new bride who turns a chaotic household into “a slice of heaven”, until her brother-in-law starts to suspect she may be a daayan (witch) in disguise. The poster carries the tagline “Bhabhi Daayan Hai”. The official trailer has crossed 64 million views on YouTube.
Nayyi Navelli Cast and Crew
| Movie | Nayyi Navelli |
| Release date | 16 October 2026 (in cinemas) |
| Genre | Horror comedy |
| Director | Balaji Mohan |
| Producers | Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma |
| Presenters | Amazon MGM Studios, Aanand L Rai |
| Story | Himanshu Sharma |
| Screenplay and dialogues | Divy Nidhi Sharma |
| Music | G.V. Prakash Kumar |
Nayyi Navelli Cast
- Yami Gautam
- Addinath
What’s Next
The Day 1 collection will be updated tonight, followed by the opening weekend figures. Colour Yellow’s next release, Nakhrewaalii, arrives in cinemas on 30 October.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Nayyi Navelli release?
Nayyi Navelli released in cinemas on Friday, 16 October 2026, as announced in the official trailer by Amazon MGM Studios India.
Who directed Nayyi Navelli?
The film is directed by Balaji Mohan, known for the Tamil films Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi and Maari. It is produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma.
Is Nayyi Navelli a horror film?
Nayyi Navelli is a horror comedy. Its story is about a family that suspects their new daughter-in-law is a daayan (witch), told with humour.
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