Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force Soars: Nears ₹85 Crore Mark in Just a Week
Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force Soars: Nears ₹85 Crore Mark in Just a Week
Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya’s action-drama Sky Force, released on January 24, has been making significant waves at the box office. Despite a dip in weekend collections, the film has sustained its grip with consistent earnings throughout the week, leading industry experts to predict that it will cross the ₹85 crore mark by the end of its first week.
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Sky Force, directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, has maintained a steady performance at the domestic box office. The film opened with a promising ₹12.25 crore on its first day and saw a significant boost over the weekend, with collections nearly doubling to ₹22 crore on Saturday and hitting a high of ₹28 crore on Sunday. This brought the three-day total to an estimated ₹62.25 crore net.
By the end of its sixth day, Sky Force has amassed an estimated ₹80.75 crore at the domestic box office. The weekday earnings, although modest, averaging between ₹5-7 crore per day, have helped the film stay on track. On its sixth day, the film earned ₹6.60 crore, showing a slight growth compared to the previous day.
The film’s worldwide gross collections have also been impressive, with the production banner indicating that it has likely surpassed the ₹100 crore milestone globally.
Box Office Journey
The box office journey of Sky Force has been marked by a strong start and consistent performance. The film’s opening weekend was robust, but it experienced a drop in collections on Monday, a common trend for many films. However, it managed to recover slightly on subsequent days. The total six-day collection at the Indian box office stands at approximately ₹94.20 crore, according to recent estimates.
The film’s budget is reported to be around ₹160 crore, and it has recovered about 59% of this amount in just six days. While there is still a significant amount to be recovered to reach the breakeven stage, the film’s current trajectory suggests it could achieve this goal in the coming weeks.
Competition and Future Prospects
Sky Force faces stiff competition with the upcoming release of Shahid Kapoor’s action film Deva on January 31. This new release is expected to make a strong debut and could potentially impact the long-term box office prospects of Sky Force. However, the dynamic between Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya, along with the film’s historical context and action-packed sequences, has resonated well with audiences, helping it maintain solid box office collections.
Key Takeaways of News
- *Consistent Box Office Performance: Despite a dip in weekend collections, Sky Force* has sustained its earnings throughout the week, nearing the ₹85 crore mark by the end of its first week.
- *Global Success*: The film has likely surpassed the ₹100 crore milestone with its gross collections at the worldwide box office, indicating its global appeal.
- *Competition from Deva: The impending release of Shahid Kapoor’s Deva on January 31 could pose a significant threat to Sky Force* in terms of footfalls and screen counts, potentially impacting its long-term box office prospects.
- *Budget Recovery: Sky Force* has recovered about 59% of its ₹160 crore budget in six days and needs an additional ₹67 crore to reach the breakeven stage.
- *Historical and Action Appeal*: The film’s portrayal of India’s first airstrike in 1965 and its action-packed sequences have contributed to its continued success and audience interest.
