Veer Pahariya marked his entry into Bollywood with the release of Sky Force an action drama film. The movie premiered in theaters on Friday January 24 2025 ahead of the Republic Day weekend. Sky Force features Veer Pahariya alongside Akshay Kumar Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur in key roles.

Sky Force Box Office Launch: Veer Pahariya's Debut Film Nets Over ₹10 Crore on Opening Day

Sky Force's release witnessed promising box office numbers earning over ₹10 crore net in India on its first day. Initial reports from Sacnilk indicated a collection of approximately ₹10.75 crore net for Sky Force in India on its opening day. The film's 2D version recorded varying occupancy rates throughout the day with morning shows at 10.26% afternoon shows at 14.12% and evening shows reaching 22.76%. IMAX 2D versions achieved an overall occupancy of 14.82%.

Production Details and Narrative Basis of Sky Force: A Debut Project for Veer Pahariya

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Sky Force is a production of Maddock Films and Jio Studios helmed by producers Dinesh Vijan Amar Kaushik and Jyoti Deshpande. The film's storyline is inspired by the historical event of India's attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. Announced in 2023 production for Sky Force commenced and concluded in 2024.

Veer Pahariya's Character Insights on Sky Force: Personal Story and Human Element Exploration

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Veer Pahariya characterized Sky Force as a deeply personal and human narrative. He highlighted the film's focus on universal themes of family brotherhood friendship and loyalty. Veer emphasized the story's emotional depth and encouraged audiences to watch the film to gain new insights. He described his character as serious and based on the real-life figure of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya.

Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya Collaboration: Patriotic Film Genre and Character Portrayals

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Akshay Kumar discussed his collaboration with Veer Pahariya in Sky Force and his broader engagement with patriotic film roles. He expressed his satisfaction in portraying diverse characters throughout his career and defended his choice to participate in films with patriotic themes. Kumar considers it a privilege to depict such roles and contribute to narratives that resonate with national sentiments.

Box Office Performance Debut Film: Sky Force Outperforms Previous Akshay Kumar Releases on Opening Day

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On its release day Sky Force demonstrated a strong performance compared to previous Akshay Kumar films. The film's opening day earnings surpassed those of Akshay Kumar's earlier movies Khel Khel Mein and Sarfira. Sky Force garnered more than 4900 shows across India and achieved an overall occupancy rate of 15.71% indicating a promising start for Veer Pahariya's debut film.