Veer Pahariya marked his entry into bollywood with the release of the action drama film Sky Force. The film premiered in theaters on Friday coinciding with the Republic Day weekend release window. Sky Force features a cast including Akshay Kumar Veer Pahariya Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur in prominent roles.
Sky Force Box Office: Debut Film Starring Veer Pahariya Achieves ₹10 Crore Opening Day Collection in India
On its opening day Sky Force achieved a box office collection exceeding ₹10 crore net across India. Industry tracking sources reported Sky Force's opening day net earnings in India to be approximately ₹10.75 crore. The 2D version of the film 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 screenings registered an overall occupancy of 14.82%.
Production Details and Storyline of Sky Force: Launching Veer Pahariya's Film Career
Sky Force is a production of Maddock Films and Jio Studios produced by Dinesh Vijan Amar Kaushik and Jyoti Deshpande. The film's narrative is rooted in the historical event of India's aerial attack on Pakistan's Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani conflict. Production for Sky Force was officially announced and commenced in 2023 with principal photography concluding by 2024.
Veer Pahariya's Perspective on Sky Force Role: Emphasizing Human Story and Character Depth
Veer Pahariya described Sky Force as deeply personal and human centered around universal themes. He highlighted the film's focus on family brotherhood friendship and loyalty. Pahariya encouraged audiences to watch Sky Force to gain new insights into its narrative. He characterized his role as serious and based on the real-life figure of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya.
Akshay Kumar's Insights on Patriotic Films and Collaboration with Veer Pahariya in Sky Force
Akshay Kumar discussed his involvement in patriotic films and his experience of working alongside Veer Pahariya in Sky Force. Kumar expressed gratitude for the opportunity to portray diverse characters across his filmography. He defended his participation in patriotic films as offering significant creative opportunities.
Sky Force Box Office Performance: Veer Pahariya's Debut Film Outperforms Previous Releases
Sky Force demonstrated a competitive performance among Hindi films at the box office on its release date January 24 2025. The film's opening day earnings surpassed those of Akshay Kumar’s earlier films Khel Khel Mein and Sarfira. These previous movies had opening day collections of Rs 5.05 crore and Rs 2.5 crore respectively. Sky Force was screened across approximately 4900 locations in India achieving an overall occupancy rate of 15.71% on its opening day.
Veer Pahariya's Bollywood Debut with Sky Force: A Promising Start in Film Industry
Sky Force marks Veer Pahariya's initial foray into Bollywood. The film places Pahariya alongside established Bollywood actors in a story inspired by true events. His portrayal of a character grounded in a real historical context provides a solid foundation for his career launch in Bollywood.