John Abraham’s The Diplomat opens strong with Rs 4 Crore

John Abraham's latest film The Diplomat has had a decent start at the box office, earning an estimated Rs 4 crore on its opening day. The action-thriller, which hit the theatres on March 22, coinciding with the Holi festival, benefitted from the holiday spirit and drew in a considerable audience. However, despite the good initial response, the film faces tough competition from Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which continues to dominate at the box office even after several weeks of its release.

According to the trade tracker Sacnilk, The Diplomat achieved a net collection of Rs 4 crore on its first day in India.



The film's overall occupancy rate on opening day was 20.45 percent, with significant variation throughout the day. The morning shows saw a modest 7.31 percent occupancy, which improved significantly during the afternoon with 19.42 percent. The evening shows witnessed a peak at 28.50 percent, while the night shows held strong with 26.56 percent occupancy.

While The Diplomat has made a promising start, Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, is still going strong. Despite being in theatres for multiple weeks, Chhaava raked in Rs 7.25 crore on its fifth Friday, showcasing its continued appeal and strong word-of-mouth.