Veer Pahariya marked his entry into Bollywood with the release of the action drama Sky Force . The film premiered in theaters on Friday before the Republic Day weekend. Sky Force features a cast including Akshay Kumar Veer Pahariya Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur.
Box Office Performance of Sky Force on Opening Day Featuring Debutant Veer Pahariya
Sky Force achieved initial box office success earning over ₹10 crore net in India on its release day. Specifically 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 with morning shows at 10.26% afternoon shows at 14.12% and evening shows reaching 22.76% occupancy. IMAX 2D screenings showed an overall occupancy rate of 14.82%.
Production Details and Inspiration Behind Sky Force Starring Veer Pahariya and Akshay Kumar
Sky Force is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films along with Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios. The film's narrative is inspired by the 1965 Indo-Pakistani air war specifically India's aerial attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase. Announcements for Sky Force began in 2023 with production starting and concluding within the same year wrapping up by 2024.
Veer Pahariya's Perspective on Sky Force Character and Film's Human Story
Veer Pahariya described Sky Force as a deeply personal and human story. He highlighted the film's focus on themes of family brotherhood friendship and loyalty. Veer encouraged audiences to watch the movie to gain new insights into these themes. He characterized his role as serious and based on the real-life figure of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya.
Akshay Kumar Reflects on Patriotic Film Roles and Collaboration in Sky Force Project
Akshay Kumar discussed his involvement in patriotic films and his experience working with Veer Pahariya in Sky Force. He expressed gratitude for the opportunities to play diverse characters throughout his career. Kumar defended his participation in patriotic films as a meaningful opportunity.
Initial Box Office Numbers of Sky Force Compared to Akshay Kumar's Previous Films
Sky Force demonstrated a stronger opening day box office performance than Akshay Kumar's previous releases Khel Khel Mein and Sarfira. These earlier films had opening day earnings of ₹5.05 crore and ₹2.5 crore respectively. Sky Force had approximately 4900 shows across India and achieved a 15.71% total occupancy rate on its opening day.
Veer Pahariya's Bollywood Debut: Launching a Career with a War-Based Action Movie
Sky Force marks the Bollywood debut for Veer Pahariya. The film presents a narrative grounded in historical events featuring Veer alongside established Bollywood actors. His portrayal of a character inspired by a military figure from the 1965 war is his first role in Hindi cinema.