Despite a strong opening, The Diplomat struggles with weekday drops, collecting ₹17.65 crore in six days.
March 20, 2025: John Abraham’s latest political thriller, The Diplomat, is nearing the end of its first-week run at the box office, inching closer to the ₹20 crore milestone. Despite a promising start, the film experienced sharp declines in earnings during the weekdays, signaling a struggle to maintain momentum.
According to reports from Sacnilk, the film collected ₹1.40 crore on Wednesday, bringing its total domestic earnings to ₹17.65 crore. With just one day left in its debut week, it remains to be seen if The Diplomat can push past the ₹20 crore mark before the weekend.
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Box Office Performance So Far
The film surprised industry experts with its stronger-than-expected opening, collecting ₹4.03 crore on Friday. Over the weekend, it maintained steady growth, earning ₹4.65 crore on both Saturday and Sunday, crossing ₹12 crore in just three days. However, the real challenge began on Monday, when collections saw a dramatic 60% dip.
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Here’s a breakdown of The Diplomat’s box office collection so far:
- Friday (Opening Day): ₹4.03 crore
- Saturday: ₹4.65 crore
- Sunday: ₹4.65 crore
- Monday: ₹1.50 crore
- Tuesday: ₹1.45 crore
- Wednesday: ₹1.40 crore
- Total Collection (6 Days): ₹17.65 crore
Storyline & Audience Reception
Directed by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat is based on real-life events, narrating the harrowing story of an Indian woman deceived into a forced marriage in Pakistan. The film showcases her resilience and the crucial role of Indian diplomat JP Singh in orchestrating her escape.
John Abraham delivers a compelling performance as the titular diplomat, while Sadia Khateeb, known for Shikara and Raksha Bandhan, portrays the lead character, Uzma. Despite underwhelming box office numbers, The Diplomat has received praise from audiences and critics for its gripping narrative and strong performances.
With its first-week run coming to an end, the film will face competition from upcoming releases, potentially determining its fate at the box office.
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