“Sarfira,” directed by Sudha Kongara and starring Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal, and Seema Biswas, is a remake of Suriya’s hit film “Soorarai Pottru.” Akshay Kumar’s performance, marking his first collaboration with Radhika Madan, has garnered attention, but the film has struggled to perform at the box office.
6-Day Box Office Collection and Prediction
Collection Summary
| Day | India Net Collection | Change (+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | ₹2.5 Cr | – |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | ₹4.25 Cr | 70% |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | ₹5.25 Cr | 23.53% |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | ₹1.45 Cr | -72.38% |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | ₹1.87 Cr | 28.97% |
| Total | ₹15.32 Cr | – |
Day 6 Prediction
Given the ongoing trends, “Sarfira” is expected to earn between ₹1-1.5 Cr on Day 6 (first Wednesday).
Analysis and Challenges
Competition
“Sarfira” faces tough competition from the ongoing success of “Kalki 2898 AD,” starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, and will also clash with “Bad Newz,” featuring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk, which releases this Friday.
Audience Reception
Despite the chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan being praised, the film opened to mixed reviews and has seen fluctuating box office collections.
Box Office Performance
The opening day collection of ₹2.5 Cr was modest, followed by a slight increase over the weekend. However, there was a significant drop on the first Monday, with collections at ₹1.45 Cr. The slight recovery on Tuesday to ₹1.87 Cr brings the total collection to ₹15.32 Cr, indicating a struggle to maintain momentum.
Future Projections
“Sarfira” will likely face a continued challenge in reaching ₹20 Cr by the end of the first week. The film’s performance in the coming days will be crucial, especially with new releases entering the market.
Conclusion
“Sarfira” has had a slow start at the box office, with modest gains over the first five days. The prediction for Day 6 suggests a continued struggle, especially against strong competition. Akshay Kumar’s milestone 150th film will need a boost in audience interest and positive word-of-mouth to improve its box office performance in the coming days.
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