Despite the weekend, "The Diplomat" failed to cross the ₹10 crore mark, although its second-day earnings showed an increase compared to the first day.
Entertainment Desk: John Abraham's "The Diplomat" released in theaters on March 14th, coinciding with Holi. However, the film's opening was average, and only a slight increase in earnings was recorded on the second day compared to the first. Despite this being a weekend, the film failed to surpass the ₹10 crore mark.
"The Diplomat" picks up slightly on its second day at the box office
According to the film's production house, "The Diplomat" collected ₹4.03 crore on its first day at the domestic box office. On the second day, despite the weekend advantage, the film saw only a modest increase in earnings. According to Sacnilk's report, the film earned ₹4.5 crore on the second day. Thus, in two days, the film has grossed ₹8.53 crore.
"The Diplomat" is based on a true story
Directed by Shivam Nair, "The Diplomat" is based on a true story. It depicts the story of Indian diplomat JP Singh, who worked tirelessly to bring Uzma Ahmad, an Indian citizen stranded in Pakistan, safely back to her country. John Abraham plays JP Singh in the film, while Sadiya Khatib portrays Uzma Ahmad.
Will the film's earnings increase over the weekend?
Although the film has received a decent response from the audience, its box office performance has been lower than expected. The number of viewers may increase over the weekend, potentially benefiting the film. Trade analysts believe that if the film receives positive word-of-mouth support, it could perform better at the box office in the coming days.
John Abraham's upcoming projects
In terms of his work front, John Abraham has big films like "Tehran" in the pipeline. This will be a political drama, in which he will be seen alongside Manushi Chhillar. John recently spoke about "Tehran" and revealed that it too will be inspired by a true event. Furthermore, there is speculation that John may also be a part of Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated film "Pathaan 2".
