‘Sky Force’ Achieves $17.5 Million Worldwide in 10 Days, Celebrates Positive Reception

The Hindi film, inspired by India's first airstrike during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, has resonated with audiences and sparked comparisons to other military-themed movies.

• ‘Sky Force,’ directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, has earned $17.5 million globally and $16.2 million in India within 10 days of its January 24 release.
• The film, starring Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya, dramatizes India's first airstrike during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, focusing on the emotional and heroic journeys of Indian Air Force officers.
• Released ahead of India’s Republic Day, the movie saw a strong opening weekend, with $9.9 million in domestic earnings and $10.7 million globally, despite facing competition from other Hindi films like Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Deva.’
• Director Abhishek Anil Kapur expressed pride over comparisons to Siddharth Anand's ‘Fighter,’ emphasizing their distinct narratives and timeframes while acknowledging Anand as an inspiration.
• The film has been praised for its emotional depth and storytelling, with audiences and critics responding positively, though some minor controversies have arisen regarding character portrayals.

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