Akshay Kumar's Sky Force Box Office Collection
The latest Bollywood war drama 'Sky Force' starring Akshay Kumar has taken to the skies, garnering attention for its gripping narrative and emotional finale, with its box office collection reaching ₹10.75 crore net in India on its opening day.
Directed by debutants Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Kapur, 'Sky Force' is a tribute to India's daring retaliatory strike on the Sargodha airbase in the 1965 Indo-Pak war. The film has received positive reviews from critics, with an average rating of 3.5/5, praising Akshay Kumar's top-notch performance and the timeless soundtrack. Despite some criticism for its dips in the second half and weak dialogue, the film is expected to perform well at the box office, with its word-of-mouth building momentum and driving its success.
The film's real-life story, gripping narrative, and emotional finale have captivated audiences, with the soundtrack, including Lata Mangeshkar's "Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo", being well-integrated into the narrative. However, the film has been banned in several territories in the Middle East, with the reason for the ban not being disclosed. This is not the first time a Bollywood film has faced a ban in the region due to its content, with other films like Fighter, Article 370, and Tiger 3 having faced similar bans.
Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya's performances have been praised, with the film's direction by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani being commended. The film's occupancy rates have been promising, with the 2D version having an occupancy of 10.26% in morning shows, 14.12% in afternoon shows, and 22.76% in evening shows. The IMAX 2D versions had an overall occupancy of 14.82%, indicating a strong start for the film.
As 'Sky Force' continues to soar at the box office, it will be interesting to see how it performs in the coming days, given its positive reviews and promising start. With its gripping narrative, emotional finale, and timeless soundtrack, the film is expected to be a hit among audiences, despite some criticism and bans in certain regions.
