The film “Mission Mangal” directed by Jagan Shakti, featuring Akshay Kumar, was released a week ago. The film tells the story of India’s mission to Mars, known as the Mangalyaan, and is a fictionalized account of the events leading up to the successful launch of the mission and the challenges faced by the team.
The film opened to high expectations and did not disappoint as it received positive reviews from audiences and critics alike. Despite facing competition from other releases, “Mission Mangal” emerged as the clear leader at the box office. The film has been praised for its performances, particularly by Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, as well as its compelling story and stunning visuals.
The film’s portrayal of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its mission to Mars has struck a chord with audiences and has been widely praised for its inspirational message. Overall, “Mission Mangal” is a film that should not be missed and is a must-watch for anyone interested in space exploration and the achievements of India’s scientific community.
In this box office report, we take a closer look at the opening week collections of the film “Mission Mangal” and compare it to the opening week collections of Akshay Kumar’s previous releases. The film has performed exceptionally well at the box office, collecting a total of Rs. 128.16 cr in its opening week.
This makes it Akshay Kumar’s highest opening week grosser, surpassing the previous record held by “Kesari” which collected Rs. 105.81 cr in its opening week.
Furthermore, “Mission Mangal” has recorded better collections in its opening week than some of Akshay’s other releases such as “Toilet – Ek Prem Katha” which collected Rs. 96.05 cr, “Rustom” which collected Rs. 90.9 cr, “Gold” which collected Rs. 87.3 cr, “Housefull 3” which collected Rs. 80.1 cr, “Rowdy Rathore” which collected Rs. 79.52 cr,
“AirLift” which collected Rs. 78.5 cr, “Jolly LLB 2” which collected Rs. 77.71 cr, and “Singh Is Bliing” which collected Rs. 77.6 cr. This highlights the film’s strong performance at the box office, and it’s a clear indication of the film’s popularity among audiences. Overall, “Mission Mangal” has been a box office success and has set a new benchmark for Akshay Kumar’s future releases.
Currently, with no new Bollywood releases hitting theaters, “Mission Mangal” is expected to continue its successful run at the box office without any competition. According to trade predictions, the film’s business is expected to see a marked increase in collections over its second weekend.
Estimates claim that the film’s business might just cross the Rs. 150 cr mark by the end of its second weekend. This is quite a remarkable achievement for the film, as it continues to perform well at the box office even after its first week of release.
This is a testament to the film’s popularity among audiences and the strong word of mouth it has received. With no major competition on the horizon, “Mission Mangal” is expected to continue its successful run at the box office for the foreseeable future.
Akshay Kumar’ Top 10 Highest Opening Week Grossers
Movie Name – Opening Week Collections
Mission Mangal – Rs. 128.16 cr
Kesari – Rs. 105.81 cr
Toilet – Ek Prem Katha – Rs. 96.05 cr
Rustom – Rs. 90.9 cr
Gold – Rs. 87.3 cr
Housefull 3 – Rs. 80.1 cr
Rowdy Rathore – Rs. 79.52 cr
AirLift – Rs. 78.5 cr
Jolly LLB 2 – Rs. 77.71 cr
Singh Is Bliing – Rs. 77.6 cr