The Diplomat’s Eighth Day at the Box Office: A Mixed Bag
Summary: The Diplomat, the much-anticipated Bollywood thriller, has had a slow start at the box office, with an estimated ₹19.15 Cr India net in its first week. However, its eighth day saw an improvement, with ₹1.25 Cr India net, a slight increase from its earlier numbers. In this article, we’ll delve into the film’s box office performance, occupancy rates, and what this means for its future prospects.
Introduction:
The Diplomat, directed by Shivam Nair and produced by JA Entertainment, Wakaoo Films, T-Series, Seeta films, and Fortune Films, features an ensemble cast, including John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, and Revathi. As the film attempts to make its mark, we’ll analyze its box office performance and explore the possibilities of its future success.
Box Office Performance:
- Day 1: ₹4 Cr
- Day 2: ₹4.65 Cr (16.25% increase)
- Day 3: ₹4.65 Cr (0% increase)
- Day 4: ₹1.5 Cr (-67.74% decrease)
- Day 5: ₹1.45 Cr (-3.33% decrease)
- Day 6: ₹1.5 Cr (3.45% increase)
- Day 7: ₹1.4 Cr (-6.67% decrease)
- Week 1: ₹19.15 Cr
- Day 8: ₹1.25 Cr early estimates
Occupancy Rates:
The Diplomat’s occupancy rates on its eighth day were:
- Overall: 12.83%
- Morning: 5.64%
- Afternoon: 9.73%
- Evening: 11.97%
- Night: 23.97%
Regional Occupancy Rates:
The film’s performance varied region-wise, with:
- Mumbai: 15.25%
- National Capital Region (NCR): 13.00%
- Pune: 19.00%
- Bengaluru: 17.25%
- Hyderabad: 20.50%
- Kolkata: 7.00%
- Ahmedabad: 9.25%
- Chennai: 15.33%
- Surat: 5.75%
- Jaipur: 10.75%
- Chandigarh: 8.50%
- Bhopal: 7.25%
- Lucknow: 11.25%
Conclusion:
The Diplomat’s box office performance has been sluggish, with a decrease in occupancy rates throughout its first week. However, its eighth day saw a slight improvement, indicating a possible reversal in its fortunes. With a mix of positive and negative reviews, the film’s future prospects are uncertain. Will it recover its losses and find success? Only time will tell.
Keywords:
The Diplomat, box office, Bollywood, John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Revathi, Shivam Nair
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