Fri Jan 24 19:56:36 UTC 2025: ## Akshay Kumar’s “Sky Force” Soars to ₹11 Crore on Opening Day

**Mumbai, January 25** – Akshay Kumar’s latest film, “Sky Force,” has enjoyed a successful opening day at the box office, raking in an estimated ₹11 crore by 10:56 pm, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. This marks a strong start for the actor, significantly outperforming his previous releases, “Khel Khel Mein” (₹5.05 crore) and “Sarfira” (₹2.5 crore).

The film, a patriotic drama depicting India’s retaliatory air strike on Pakistan in 1965, saw a total occupancy of 15.71 percent across approximately 4900 screens nationwide. Occupancy varied throughout the day, with morning shows at 10.26 percent, afternoon at 14.12 percent, and evening shows reaching 22.76 percent. Even IMAX 2D screenings boasted a respectable 14.82 percent occupancy.

Early audience reactions on X (formerly Twitter) have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising Akshay Kumar’s performance and the film’s overall impact. Several viewers compared it favorably to Hrithik Roshan’s “Fighter,” claiming “Sky Force” to be a superior patriotic film.

“Sky Force,” directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, marks the debut of Veer Pahariya and also stars Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan. The film’s strong opening suggests a promising box office run for Akshay Kumar, following a period of less successful releases.

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