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Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Nears ₹100 Crore Milestone Despite Monday Slump

The aerial action film, based on India's 1965 airstrike, saw strong weekend earnings but faces challenges sustaining momentum during weekdays.

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Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya's Sky Force released in theatres on January 24.
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Overview

  • Sky Force, starring Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya, has earned ₹72.51 crore domestically and ₹89.50 crore globally by Day 5.
  • The film opened strongly with a ₹61.75 crore weekend, boosted by Republic Day celebrations and discounted tickets.
  • Monday collections saw a steep drop of over 75%, with earnings at ₹6.25 crore, raising concerns about long-term performance.
  • Produced on a ₹160 crore budget, the film needs significant weekday and second-weekend earnings to break even theatrically.
  • Upcoming competition from Shahid Kapoor's Deva may impact Sky Force's screen count and audience attention in its second week.