In just seven days, Sky Force is on the brink of crossing the 100 crore mark at the box office, marking the most impressive performance by Akshay Kumar since the COVID-19 pandemic. His previous best in terms of one-week earnings was Sooryavanshi, which accumulated ₹77.08 crore in its first week back in 2021. This latest success has cemented his return to form, thanks to his powerful portrayal of patriotism, capturing the audience’s attention once again.
Akshay Kumar’s Second Best Patriotic Film After COVID
Sky Force has now become Akshay Kumar’s second highest-earning patriotic film since the pandemic, with Sooryavanshi still holding the top spot at ₹195.04 crore. While Sky Force still has a long way to go before it reaches such monumental numbers, its success is a welcome sign for the actor, indicating that his patriotic charm is working wonders once again at the box office.
Surpassing the Only Hit Patriotic Film Since COVID
Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force has surpassed the only other hit patriotic film since COVID—Article 370, which earned ₹84 crore at the box office. While Akshay’s film has surpassed the earnings of Article 370, it still has a considerable gap to cover in terms of matching the profit margin of the former.
Budget Comparison: Sky Force vs Article 370
Article 370, with a modest budget of ₹40 crore, proved to be a huge success, earning a profit margin of 110% and a net profit of ₹44 crore. On the other hand, Sky Force is made on a significantly larger budget of ₹160 crore. To achieve a “hit” status at the box office, Sky Force needs to gross approximately ₹320 crore, a target that currently seems quite far off. While the film’s early earnings are promising, it will need to maintain momentum over the next few weeks to reach profitability.
Conclusion
Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force has certainly delivered a strong performance in its opening week, positioning it as a notable hit in the actor’s post-COVID career. However, despite its success, the film still faces an uphill battle in terms of matching its budget and achieving hit status. As it gears up for another solid weekend, only time will tell whether Sky Force can soar high enough to achieve the box office success it is striving for.