John Abraham’s real-life inspired thriller The Diplomat earned ₹42 lakh on its 11th day as cricket fever grips audiences, but the film has already surpassed its budget.
Mumbai | March 26, 2025
John Abraham’s The Diplomat witnessed a noticeable dip in collections on its second Monday (Day 11), managing to earn only ₹42 lakh as per early estimates. The decline comes as the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) draws mass attention, impacting footfall across cinemas.
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The film’s total India net collection now stands at ₹26.01 crore, with a Hindi occupancy rate of 6.34% on Monday. Despite the slowdown, the movie has already surpassed its production budget of ₹20 crore and is inching toward profitability.
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On Day 10 (Sunday), The Diplomat earned ₹2.75 crore, a marginal increase over Saturday’s ₹2.5 crore. Its worldwide gross stands at ₹35 crore, including ₹4.40 crore from overseas and ₹30.6 crore India gross.
Compared to its Hollywood competitor Snow White, which opened to ₹65 lakh on Day 1, The Diplomat has emerged as the stronger theatrical draw in India. With modest competition and growing word of mouth, the film continues to maintain its momentum.
About the Film:
Directed by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat is based on the real-life story of Indian national Uzma Ahmad, portrayed by Sadia Khateeb. The narrative follows a gripping mission to rescue her from a dangerous situation in Pakistan, with John Abraham playing the titular diplomat.
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