Sidharth Malhotra’s ‘Yodha’, which hit screens on March 15, opened to a lukewarm response at the domestic box office and collected merely Rs 4.1 crore on the first day. It then witnessed a slight spike in collection, earning Rs 5.75 crore on its first Saturday. The film continued its run on the third day, March 17, and netted Rs 7 crore on Sunday. This helped it end its extended first weekend on a good note. The film’s collection stands at Rs 16.85 crore.
The action-thriller’s fate will now depend on whether it is able to stay relatively stable on Monday, March 18. The film has received mixed reviews, which may go against it. However, Sidharth’s popularity among the audience may help it overcome this obstacle.
‘Yodha’, shot on a budget of Rs 55 crore, is directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha. It centres on a commando who willingly disobeys commands from his superiors to fulfil his duty. His approach backfires during a hijack operation. Following this, he is suspended from service. Years later, the braveheart gets a chance to redeem himself during a hijack operation. However, his former colleagues feel he is the ‘hijacker’ and not the ‘saviour’.
Yodha features Raashii Khanna as the leading lady and marks her first collaboration with the Student of the Year actor. The cast includes Disha Patani, Ronit Roy, Sunny Hinduja, and Tanuj Virwani.
Disha plays an antagonist in the film and has garnered attention with her action scenes. Her transformation from meek to brutal is also a highlight of ‘Yodha’. This is Sidharth’s first release of the year. He was last seen in ‘Mission Majnu’. The film, which featured Rashmika Mandanna as the leading lady, released on OTT in 2023.
‘Yodha’ is currently playing in theatres worldwide.
