Thu Jan 23 13:58:15 UTC 2025: ## Akshay Kumar’s ‘Sky Force’ Soars with Strong Advance Bookings Ahead of Republic Day Release
**Mumbai, India** – Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film, “Sky Force,” is generating significant buzz ahead of its January 24th release, capitalizing on the Republic Day weekend. The film, a depiction of India’s first and deadliest airstrike during the 1965 India-Pakistan War, features Kumar alongside newcomer Veer Pahariya, who makes his acting debut.
Within just three hours of opening advance bookings, “Sky Force” sold over 18,375 tickets in Hindi, raking in ₹40 lakh (approximately $485,000 USD) for its opening day. The momentum continued, with total advance bookings reaching a remarkable ₹1.54 crore (approximately $1.86 million USD) across all formats. This impressive figure stems from the sale of over 64,730 tickets for 9,073 screenings.
The film, which tells the untold story of IAF officer T Vijaya (Pahariya) who goes missing in action, and the subsequent mission undertaken by his fellow officer KO Ahuja (Kumar) to find him, also stars Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan. Directed by Sandeep Kelwani and Abhishek Kapur, “Sky Force” promises a compelling narrative of bravery and sacrifice. Early box office numbers suggest a strong potential for a successful opening weekend.
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