Akshay Kumar’s most recent release, Samrat Prithviraj is faring better compared to most other ongoing Hindi releases, however, was unable to outperform his last theatrical release Bachchhan Paandey.
Film trade analsyt Taran Adarsh shared the most recent figures on Twitter. “TOP 4 – *Day 1* Biz – 2022 Release… 1. #BhoolBhulaiyaa2: ₹ 14.11 cr [non-holiday] 2. #BachchhanPaandey: ₹ 13.25 cr [#Holi; shows from post-noon] 3. #SamratPrithviraj ₹ 10.70 cr [non-holiday] 4. #GangubaiKathiawadi: ₹ 10.50 cr [non-holiday] #Hindi films. Nett BOC. #India biz,” he composed.
Taran likewise shared the initial figures of the year’s greatest hits. “*Day 1* biz of the two event films, *dubbed in #Hindi*… 1. #KGF2: ₹ 53.95 cr 2. #RRR: ₹ 20.07 cr #Hindi version. Nett BOC. #India biz.” He added, “#SamratPrithviraj gathered momentum towards evening on Day 1… Biz at metros – which started slow – did not escalate, but mass circuits showed upward trends… Biz should grow on Day 2 and 3, needs that push for a strong weekend total… Fri ₹ 10.70 cr. #India biz.”
Akshay Kumar plays twelfth-century Delhi ruler Prithviraj Chauhan in the film. Previous Miss World Manushi Chillar plays Queen Sanyogita. The film got blended surveys from critics. While some were flattered by the VFX and actions, others were not so intrigued with Akshay and Manushi’s performance. The movie is helmed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi.
The film has been proclaimed tax-free in Uttar Pradesh. A few other BJP-controlled states, including Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, have made the film tax-free in the state. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Amit Shah even caught the screening of the film.
Different releases of the week incorporate Adivi Sesh’s Major and Kamal Haasan’s Vikram. Akshay will be seen next in Ram Setu, Selfiee, and Raksha Bandhan.