John Abraham latest patriotic thriller, The Diplomat, is facing a tough time at the box office. After a steep drop in earnings on Monday (Day 4), the film continued its slow run on Tuesday (Day 5), collecting just ₹1.40 crore.
The Diplomat Box Office Collection So Far
Despite a decent opening weekend, the film is struggling to hold its ground, especially against Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which remains strong at the box office even after a month.
💰 Total Box Office Collection (5 Days): ₹16.20 crore
📊 Day-wise Breakdown:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹4 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹4.65 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹4.65 crore
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹1.50 crore (68% drop from Sunday)
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹1.40 crore
The sharp decline on weekdays indicates that the film may struggle to sustain its run.
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The Diplomat: Occupancy Report (Day 5)
According to Sacnilk, the film had an overall 8.46% occupancy in Hindi theaters on Tuesday:
🔹 Morning Shows: 4.63%
🔹 Afternoon Shows: 8.26%
🔹 Evening Shows: 8.78%
🔹 Night Shows: 12.18%
About The Diplomat
🎭 Cast: John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Revathi
🎬 Director: Shivam Nair
📖 Genre: Action Thriller
📅 Release Date: March 2025
The film is based on the real-life story of Uzma Ahmad, an Indian woman who was trapped in Pakistan and forced into marriage at gunpoint. The movie follows the daring rescue mission led by a diplomat, played by John Abraham, to bring her back to India.
Will The Diplomat Recover at the Box Office?
With tough competition from Chhaava and weekday earnings dropping significantly, The Diplomat needs a strong second weekend to stay in the game. The film still has a chance if it gains momentum through word-of-mouth and positive reviews.
