Akshay Kumar’s latest film, “Sarfira,” saw a significant rise in its box office earnings on its first Sunday. The movie, a Hindi adaptation of the 2020 Tamil film “Soorarai Pottru,” has been well-received by audiences.
Day 3 Earnings:
“Sarfira” earned ₹5.1 crore on its third day, marking a 20% increase from its Saturday collection of ₹4.25 crore. The film opened at ₹2.5 crore in India on Friday.
Competition at the Box Office:
“Sarfira” is facing competition from several other films:
- Indian 2 (Hindustani 2 in Hindi): Directed by S. Shankar and starring Kamal Haasan.
- Kill: An action thriller by Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt.
- Kalki 2898 AD: A post-apocalyptic sci-fi epic by Nag Ashwin, released two weeks ago.
Upcoming Releases:
This Friday, July 19, Anand Tiwari’s comedy “Bad Newz,” starring Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri, will hit cinemas. This film is a spiritual sequel to the 2019 hit “Good Newwz,” which starred Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani.
About Sarfira:
“Sarfira” is inspired by the life of Air Deccan Founder Captain GR Gopinath. The original 2020 film won five National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Actor. The Hindi adaptation is produced by Cape of Good Films, 2D Entertainment, and Abundantia Entertainment. The cast includes Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal, and Seema Biswas.
Director’s Insights:
In an interview, director Sudha Kongara discussed adapting her successful Tamil film into Hindi. She expressed her willingness to work in various regional cinemas and her desire to collaborate with top Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Madhuri Dixit.
Future Projects for Akshay Kumar:
Akshay Kumar has several upcoming projects, including:
- Khel Khel Mein
- Sky Force
- Singham Again
- Jolly LLB 3
- Welcome to the Jungle
- Shankara
