Fighter, the much-anticipated aerial action movie starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, recorded a major dip of 70% in its box office collection on day five. As it is, the film faced a predicament on its first Monday after a blockbuster start.
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Fighter box office collection day 5: Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan’s movie earns $962 thousand
On Thursday, January 25, 2024, just a day before India’s Republic Day, Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan’s movie was released in nearby theaters. It had a good start, earning $2.7 million as opposed to what was expected from the much-awaited movie. However, the earnings soon picked up speed and entered the coveted $12 million club with its weekend collection.
As it is now, Siddharth Anand’s directorial faced a critical test on its first Monday. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Fighter managed to mint only $962K as per early estimates. Thus, the movie recently recorded a downward trajectory.
Fighter’s box office collection day 5 figure falls short of the anticipated double digits deemed crucial for a satisfactory run. Trade experts had high expectations for Hrithik Roshan’s movie to maintain substantial figures after the extended weekend. However, with the collection remaining under $1.2 million, the film now appears to be gearing up for a challenging journey ahead.
While Fighter may be facing headwinds domestically, it emerged as the highest-grossing film globally over the weekend. The film raked in $25.1 million. Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan’s movie released across 23 territories, earned $24.5 million worldwide over the weekend. It generated $20.8 million in international territories, excluding North America.
However, Fighter faced a hurdle in the Middle East, where it was banned due to its depiction of Indian conflicts with Pakistan. In conclusion, the coming days will reveal whether or not the film can overcome its Monday blues and soar to greater heights.
