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3mo ago

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.

Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya's Sky Force opens to mixed reviews from the audience.
Sky Force Review: Akshay Kumar carries this war drama on his capable shoulders.
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Veer Pahariya and Akshay Kumar in a still from Sky Force.

Overview

  • 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.