John Abraham’s political thriller The Diplomat has maintained a steady run at the box office despite facing tough competition from Chhaava, the Vicky Kaushal-led historical epic.
March 17, 2025:
💰 The Diplomat Box Office Collection (Weekend Report)
📅 Day 1 – ₹4.00 crore
📅 Day 2 – ₹4.65 crore
📅 Day 3 – ₹4.65 crore
💵 Total (Weekend Collection) – ₹13.30 crore
While the film hasn’t shown a major jump, it has held its ground with positive reviews and steady occupancy (~19.61%).
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🎭 Chhaava Continues Its Record-Breaking Run
On its 31st day, Chhaava earned ₹8 crore (₹7.25 crore from Hindi and ₹0.75 crore from Telugu markets).
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🌟 Total collection: ₹562.65 crore (surpassing Animal’s lifetime total of ₹553.87 crore).
🔍 The Road Ahead for The Diplomat
📌 Challenges:
- The post-Holi weekday test will determine its long-term success.
- Competition from Chhaava and upcoming releases.
📌 Positives:
- Strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews (4⭐ from India Today).
- No distractions – a sharp focus on storytelling and John Abraham’s intense performance.
🎥 Final Verdict: Will The Diplomat Sustain?
While Chhaava is unstoppable, The Diplomat is holding firm and could see a stable run in the coming days.
📢 What do you think? Can The Diplomat break through and have a long run in theatres? 💬🎬