John Abraham's 'Vedaa' struggles to touch ₹20cr
Nikkhil Advani's latest film Vedaa, featuring John Abraham and Sharvari in lead roles, has been struggling at the box office since its release on August 15. The movie's earnings have dwindled to just a few lakhs per day. Despite a decent opening of ₹6.3 crore, the film's collections have been disappointing with a total of only ₹17.82 crore after nine days in theaters.
'Vedaa' overshadowed by 'Stree 2' at box office
Vedaa was released alongside the highly anticipated sequel Stree 2 and Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein. While Stree 2 has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, both Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein have failed to make a significant impact. On its ninth day in theaters, Vedaa managed to earn only ₹22 lakh, further highlighting its underperformance.
'Vedaa' explores social issues, showcases Abhishek Banerjee's versatility
Vedaa tells the story of a Dalit girl who faces atrocities from powerful men of the upper community. She teams up with an army man to seek justice and fight for her people. The film also features Abhishek Banerjee as the main antagonist, showcasing his versatility as he simultaneously played a comic character in Stree 2. He earlier told Zoom, "To have a release on this date is already a great deal, and then having two releases is bigger."