Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Opens Strong With ₹11 Crore Box Office Debut

The war drama, based on India's 1965 airstrike on Pakistan, marks Kumar's best opening in years, despite mixed reviews and a Middle East ban.

Sky Force earned ₹11 crore on its opening day, driven by discounted ticket pricing and Republic Day weekend interest.
The film, set during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani war, highlights India's first airstrike and features Akshay Kumar alongside debutant Veer Pahariya.
Critics praised Kumar's performance and the film's emotional moments but noted issues with pacing and overuse of CGI in the first half.
The movie has been banned in several Middle Eastern countries, reportedly due to its depiction of India-Pakistan tensions.
Sky Force faces comparisons with Hrithik Roshan's Fighter, another recent IAF-themed film, sparking industry discussions about patriotic cinema.