Yodha Box Office Day 1: Sidharth Malhotra’s Action Movie Takes A Slow Start, Collects Rs. 4.5 Crore At Indian Box Office
March 16, 2024Yodha Takes a Tepid Flight at the Box Office
Sidharth Malhotra’s action-thriller “Yodha,” which generated pre-release buzz with its high-octane aerial sequences, had a less than stellar opening at the domestic box office. Early estimates suggest the film garnered approximately ₹4.25 crore nett on its first day, falling short of expectations.
Trade analyst Sacnilk reported this figure, highlighting that “Yodha” only managed an overall Hindi occupancy of 13.86% on its debut Friday, March 15th, 2024. This indicates that theaters screened to a largely empty audience, despite the film’s extravagant promotional campaign that included a mid-air trailer release.
Experts anticipated a stronger showing for “Yodha,” considering the star power of Malhotra alongside Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna. Additionally, the backing of Dharma Productions, a powerhouse studio known for churning out commercial hits, instilled confidence in a robust opening. However, the lukewarm response suggests critics’ reviews may have dampened audience enthusiasm.
While early estimates offer a glimpse into the film’s performance, the true picture will emerge over the coming days. Weekend collections will be crucial in determining “Yodha’s” trajectory. If the film fails to witness a significant jump, it might struggle to recover its production costs.
Adding to “Yodha’s” woes is the presence of a strong competitor – Ajay Devgn’s “Shaitaan,” which has been performing well in its theatrical run. “Shaitaan” reportedly collected ₹4.61 crore on its seventh Friday, pushing its total domestic collection to over ₹84 crore. This established success story might be drawing audiences away from the newcomer.
Looking ahead, “Yodha” needs positive word-of-mouth to attract moviegoers. If the film manages to generate excitement through audience reviews and strong social media buzz, it could witness a turnaround in its fortunes. However, the initial underwhelming performance presents a significant hurdle that the makers will need to overcome.
