Sky Force Box Office Collection Day 3: Akshay Kumar’s aerial action drama has shown a strong upward trend at the box office.
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Sky Force, set in the context of a crucial air conflict in Indian history, has captivated audiences with its compelling narrative. The film stars Akshay Kumar and newcomer Veer Pahariya as Indian Air Force officers. Their characters’ journeys are supported by Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur, who play their partners, while Sharad Kelkar portrays a Pakistani Air Force officer.
Sky Force Box Office Collection Performance
The film began its journey with ₹12.25 crore on its opening day, a figure slightly below expectations. However, the positive buzz surrounding the movie resulted in an 80% surge in earnings on Saturday, bringing in ₹22 crore. Sunday’s collections reached ₹27.50 crore, pushing the opening weekend total to ₹61.75 crore domestically.
According to source, the production team estimates that the weekend collections could touch ₹70 crore, factoring in gross revenues. The film has also found moderate success overseas, grossing $600,000 (over ₹5 crore) within two days of its international release.
Reasons for Sky Force’s Success
The success of Sky Force can be attributed to its well-crafted story, stellar performances, and glowing reviews from critics. Strong word-of-mouth has significantly contributed to its impressive weekend earnings.
The critical test for the film comes with its first Monday. If it avoids a significant drop in collections, it could set the stage for a successful run, potentially surpassing ₹100 crore in the coming days.
A Glimpse into Sky Force’s Plot
Directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, Sky Force is inspired by real events from the Indo-Pakistani Air War of 1965, focusing on a daring mission involving the Sargodha airbase. Akshay Kumar plays KO Ahuja, a skilled Indian Air Force officer, who embarks on a high-stakes mission to rescue his colleague T. Vijaya, portrayed by Veer Pahariya.
How Sky Force Compares to Akshay Kumar’s Recent Releases
Since the success of Sooryavanshi in 2021, Akshay Kumar has faced challenges in replicating similar box office numbers. However, Sky Force has outperformed several of his recent projects, including Raksha Bandhan, Mission Raniganj, and Selfiee. The first Sunday earnings of ₹27.50 crore even surpassed OMG 2’s Sunday collection of ₹17.55 crore.
Akshay Kumar’s Highest-Grossing Movies
Over his illustrious career, Akshay Kumar has delivered several blockbuster films. Here are his highest-grossing movies:
- Mission Mangal – ₹290 crore
- Good Newwz – ₹318 crore
- Kesari – ₹208 crore
- 2.0 – ₹800 crore (worldwide)
- Housefull 4 – ₹280 crore
- Sooryavanshi – ₹296 crore
- OMG 2 – ₹150 crore
- Toilet: Ek Prem Katha – ₹215 crore
- Airlift – ₹231 crore
Challenges Ahead for Sky Force
Despite its stellar start, Sky Force will soon face competition from Shahid Kapoor’s much-anticipated action film Deva, slated for release on January 31. With a production budget of ₹160 crore, Sky Force needs to sustain its momentum to ensure profitability.