John Abraham’s ‘The Diplomat’ Advance Booking: Slow Start, Hopes Pinned on Word-of-Mouth

Despite low advance sales, the film banks on walk-ins and audience response for weekend growth.

March 13, 2025: John Abraham’s upcoming film The Diplomat is set to hit cinemas this Friday, but the advance booking trends suggest a slow start at the box office. Directed by Shivam Nair, the thriller drama is struggling to generate early momentum, with ticket pre-sales showing lukewarm interest from audiences.

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Advance Booking: A Slow Start for The Diplomat

🔹 Advance bookings opened late on Wednesday afternoon, just two days before the release.
🔹 Early sales are significantly lower than expected, with only a marginal spike predicted closer to release.
🔹 The movie is expected to open with ₹1-2 crore on Day 1, which is subpar for a John Abraham film.
🔹 The film relies heavily on spot bookings and positive word-of-mouth to gain traction over the weekend.

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Major Box Office Challenges

🔻 Chhaava Dominance – Vicky Kaushal’s historical epic Chhaava continues to dominate ticket sales, posing a major challenge.
🔻 Competing Releases – The film will also clash with Kesari Veer and Rise of the Dragon, adding to the pressure.
🔻 John’s Last Film Flop – John Abraham’s last outing, Vedaa, failed to perform at the box office, making The Diplomat’s success even more crucial.

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Can Content Save The Diplomat?

Given its hard-hitting narrative based on true events, The Diplomat still has a chance to recover if it strikes the right chord with audiences. Strong reviews and positive word-of-mouth could boost collections over the Holi weekend.

Will The Diplomat turn things around after a slow start? Stay tuned for box office updates!

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