Sky Force Box Office Prediction Day 1: Akshay Kumar’s Action-Drama Aims for a Strong Opening
Sky Force Box Office Prediction Day 1: Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya-starrer Sky Force, an action-drama based on India’s historic attack on Pakistan’s Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani air war, is generating significant buzz at the box office. Directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, the film could deliver one of Akshay Kumar’s best opening performances in recent years.
Box Office Performance
As per early estimates from Sacnilk.com, Sky Force has collected ₹9.25 crore by 8:30 PM on its opening day. It is expected to cross ₹10 crore by the end of the day, marking the highest first-day collection for an Akshay Kumar release in recent times. This surpasses the Day 1 figures of his previous 2024 releases, Sarfira (₹2.5 crore) and Khel Khel Mein (₹5.05 crore).
Despite decent advance bookings worth ₹3.78 crore in 2D and IMAX 2D formats (₹5.42 crore including blocked seats), the overall Day 1 earnings are expected to land between ₹7 crore and ₹9 crore. While promising, the film’s performance remains slightly lower than industry expectations, with a reported Hindi occupancy rate of 12.19%.
Cast and Production Details
- Director: Abhishek Anil Kapur, Sandeep Kewlani
- Producers: Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande, Amar Kaushik
- Cast: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya (debut), Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur
- Running Time: 125 minutes
- Budget: ₹160 crore
- Production Houses: Maddock Films, Jio Studios
About the Film
Sky Force is a Hindi-language action-drama chronicling India’s first and deadliest airstrike against Pakistan’s Sargodha airbase during the 1965 war. The film captures the bravery of the Indian Air Force, leaving viewers moved by the selflessness of the soldiers.
Comparison with Similar Films
The storyline of Sky Force is reminiscent of Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter (2024), which recorded₹8.4 crore in advance bookings and a Day 1 collection of₹22.5 crore. While Fighter emerged as a box office hit with ₹358.83 crore in global earnings, Sky Force is yet to show its full potential as it progresses through its opening weekend.
Critical Response
Early reviews praise Sky Force for its gripping narrative and emotional depth. The Hindustan Times wrote, “Star Force is a well-crafted film that leaves you pondering the sacrifices of our soldiers. The montage of real-life characters in the end is haunting and unforgettable.” for more details
With positive word-of-mouth and Akshay Kumar’s dedicated fanbase, Sky Force has the potential to grow its box office collections in the coming days.
