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 â‚ą4.25 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 â‚ą4.61 crore on its seventh Friday, pushing its total domestic collection to over â‚ą84 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.
