Veer Pahariya marked his entry into Bollywood with the release of the action-drama movie Sky Force . The film launched in theaters on Friday January 24 2025 preceding the Republic Day weekend. Pahariya is featured alongside established Bollywood actors such as Akshay Kumar Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur.
Sky Force Debut Box Office Collection: Veer Pahariya's Film Earns Over ₹10 Crore on Opening Day
Sky Force achieved a box office collection exceeding ₹10 crore net in India on its first day. Initial reports indicated that the film garnered approximately ₹10.75 crore net across India on its opening day. The 2D version of Sky Force recorded varying occupancy rates throughout the day: 10.26% during morning shows 14.12% during afternoon screenings and 22.76% during evening showings. IMAX 2D versions registered an overall occupancy of 14.82%.
Production Details and Narrative Basis of Sky Force: A Veer Pahariya Debut Film
Sky Force is a production of Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films and Jyoti Deshpande representing Jio Studios. The movie's storyline is drawn from the historical event of India's attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani conflict. The project was formally announced in 2023 with production commencing and concluding within the year 2024.
Veer Pahariya's Perspective on Sky Force Role: Human Story and Character Portrayal Insights
Veer Pahariya in discussions about Sky Force described the film as a deeply personal and human narrative. He emphasized its focus on themes of family brotherhood friendship and loyalty. Pahariya encouraged audiences to watch the movie to gain new insights. He characterized his role as serious and based on the real-life figure of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya.
Akshay Kumar's Role and Collaboration with Veer Pahariya in Patriotic Film Sky Force
Akshay Kumar a known figure in patriotic Bollywood films also stars in Sky Force. He has spoken about the opportunity to portray diverse characters throughout his career. Kumar acknowledged the chance to work in a film like Sky Force alongside debutant Veer Pahariya.
Box Office Performance Comparison: Sky Force Opening Day Earnings Versus Previous Akshay Kumar Films
On its release date of January 24 2025 Sky Force demonstrated a competitive performance at the Hindi box office. Compared to Akshay Kumar’s earlier releases Sky Force exhibited a stronger opening. Earlier films such as Khel Khel Mein and Sarfira had lower opening day earnings of Rs 5.05 crore and Rs 2.5 crore respectively. Sky Force launched with approximately 4900 shows across India achieving an overall occupancy rate of 15.71%.
Veer Pahariya's Bollywood Debut: Sky Force as Launching Platform
For Veer Pahariya Sky Force marks his entry into the Bollywood film industry. The movie provides him a platform alongside established actors in a film centered on historical events. His role in Sky Force is a starting point in his acting career within Bollywood.