Yodha vs Bastar vs Shaitaan: Sidharth Malhotra Takes A Lead Over Ajay Devgn-R Madhavan Starrer; Adah Sharma’s Movie Struggles

Bollywood Box Office Battle: Yodha Takes Flight, Shaitaan Still Strong, Bastar Struggles

Three new movies hit the theaters this week, each vying for the audience’s attention: Yodha, Bastar: The Naxal Story, and Shaitaan.

Yodha Takes Off with Positive Buzz

Yodha, an action thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra, Disha Patani, and Raashii Khanna, opened today to mostly good reviews. Ticket sales for the first day (Friday) were promising, with over 70,000 tickets sold across India, generating ₹1.33 crore (approximately $160,000 USD). This number could climb throughout the day as more people decide to see the movie. Yodha faces some competition from the already established Shaitaan, which is still doing well in theaters. However, early buzz suggests Yodha might carve out its own space with audiences.

Shaitaan Remains a Box Office Force

Shaitaan, a psychological thriller starring Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan, has been a strong performer since its release last week. It continues to draw crowds and is expected to remain a major player at the box office.

Bastar Struggles to Gain Traction

Bastar: The Naxal Story, starring Adah Sharma, tackles a more serious subject – the Naxalite movement in India. While the film aims to portray the harsh realities of the region, its opening day earnings were much lower than Yodha’s. As of now, the movie seems to be struggling to find an audience.

Yodha Expected to Have Strong Opening

Experts predict Yodha will bring in somewhere between ₹7 crore and ₹9 crore (approximately $840,000 USD to $1.1 million USD) on its opening day. This positive outlook is likely fueled by the good reviews and the strong pre-booking sales, which jumped by 133% compared to the previous day.

Yodha’s Story: A Soldier in Action

The movie centers around Arun Katyal, an off-duty soldier played by Sidharth Malhotra. Arun becomes a hero when he confronts terrorists who have hijacked a plane. Despite the challenge of a malfunctioning engine, Arun bravely saves the passengers. Raashii Khanna plays Arun’s wife, Priyamvada Katyal. Disha Patani, Ronit Roy, and Tanuj Virwani also have important roles in the film.

Bastar’s Story: A Look at the Naxalite Movement

Bastar: The Naxal Story aims to shed light on the Naxalites, a communist revolutionary movement active in parts of India. The film’s trailer showcases violence perpetrated by both sides of the conflict, including attacks on security forces and civilians. It remains to be seen if this portrayal will resonate with audiences and bring them to the theaters.

Who Will Win the Box Office Race?

While it’s still early to say for sure, Yodha appears to have the strongest opening based on its pre-booking numbers and positive reviews. Shaitaan is expected to continue performing well, while Bastar faces an uphill battle to attract viewers. Only time will tell how these three movies will fare in the competitive world of Bollywood.