Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya’s anti-Pakistan film saw a 60% rise in collections on its second Saturday, earning Rs 5 crore and bringing its total domestic earnings to Rs 94.5 crore.
Accrding to Indian media, the film, which released last month on January 24 with discounted tickets, began with Rs 12.25 crore, and despite a dip in earnings after its opening weekend, it has maintained steady performance. Positive word-of-mouth helped despite mixed reviews.
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Although with Shahid Kapoor’s Deva now competing at the box office, Sky Force faces tougher competition. Deva opened with Rs 5.50 crore on Friday, with Rs 6.25 crore on Saturday. Upcoming releases like Loveyapa and Badass Ravikumar can further intensify the competition, as feared by the critics.
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On Saturday, Sky Force saw an increase in occupancy, starting at 9% in the morning, rising to 28% by evening. Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur, Sky Force also stars Sara Ali Khan and marks the debut of Veer Pahariya.