John Abraham and Sharvari’s latest film, Vedaa, released on Independence Day, opened to promising numbers but has struggled to maintain momentum at the box office. After a strong debut, the film saw a noticeable drop in collections over the weekend. According to reports from Sacnilk, Vedaa managed to earn Rs 2.7 crore on Sunday, following its Rs 6.3 crore opening on Thursday. This brings the film’s total collection to Rs 10.50 crore in its first four days.
The film, directed by Nikkhil Advani, faces intense competition from Stree 2 and Khel Khel Mein. Stree 2, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, has been dominating the box office, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in just two days. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein has also been performing well, with a total of Rs 6.95 crore in its first two days.
Comparing Vedaa‘s performance to John Abraham’s previous films, it falls short of some of his major releases. His biggest solo opener, Satyameva Jayate (2018), made Rs 19.5 crore on its first day, while Ek Villain Returns (2022) had a better start with Rs 7.05 crore on its opening day, and Rs 14.52 crore within the first two days. In contrast, Vedaa‘s numbers reflect a more modest performance, continuing a trend seen in John’s recent releases like Attack, Satyameva Jayate 2, and Mumbai Saga, all of which opened with less than Rs 5 crore.
Vedaa has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its attempt to bring real-life events to the big screen, while others criticized its reliance on genre tropes. The film, based on the killings of inter-caste couples ordered by kangaroo courts in rural North India, highlights the harsh realities of caste oppression. However, critics argue that the film’s impact is diluted by its conventional storytelling approach.
Directed by Nikkhil Advani, who previously worked with John Abraham on the successful Batla House, Vedaa has not managed to replicate the same level of success. Batla House had a strong opening of Rs 14 crore on its first day, making Vedaa‘s performance a disappointment in comparison.
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