This Republic Day weekend, all eyes are on Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, which released on January 24. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, which hit theaters on January 17, has been running for a few days now. Did Akshay Kumar's big-budget Sky Force face a setback in its collection due to Emergency? Let’s dive into the figures and see what the numbers reveal about the box office performance of both films.
Sky Force Box Office Collection Day 1
Released on January 24, 2025, Sky Force had an impressive opening at the box office. The movie, made with a budget of ₹160 crores, raked in ₹11.25 crore on its first day, which is considered a good start for the film. According to live data from Sacnilk, as of noon on its second day, Sky Force had earned around ₹1.99 crore in India across all languages.
The film, based on true events, dramatises one of the most intense air strikes between India and Pakistan. With an action-packed storyline and a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, Veer Pahariya, Nimrat Kaur, and others, Sky Force promises to be a high-octane cinematic experience. Directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, the movie has certainly caught the attention of action film enthusiasts.
Emergency Faces Challenges at the Box Office
On the other side, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, which released on January 17, 2025, is slowly finding its audience. Made on a budget of ₹60 crores, Emergency has earned ₹14.66 crore over the course of its nine-day run. While the film started with a decent ₹2.5 crore on its opening day, its box office performance has steadily declined. On Day 8, Emergency earned only ₹0.34 crore, signaling a dip in its collections.
Kangana’s film, which explores Indian politics, has had a turbulent box office journey. Despite the interesting subject matter and her commanding performance, Emergency has struggled to maintain momentum.
Akshay Kumar's Sky Force vs Kangana Ranaut's Emergency
Both Sky Force and Emergency are competing for the attention of moviegoers, but the current Sky Force Box Office Collection Day 1 figures suggest that Akshay Kumar’s film is off to a better start. While Emergency continues to make progress, its numbers are far behind, especially compared to Akshay’s high-budget action drama.