“Fighter” is poised for a strong performance on its second day (Republic Day) with collections reaching the 40-41 crore net range. This would bring the two-day total to around 63-64 crore net. The growth is particularly remarkable in mass circuits, where collections have doubled or even exceeded expectations.
While a two-day collection of 64 crores is a commendable figure for “Fighter,” it’s worth noting that last year’s release, “Pathaan,” amassed 70 crores on Republic Day alone, with a two-day total of 127 crores net in India.
The impressive growth on the second day for “Fighter” can be attributed to the significant holiday impact. The upcoming two days will be crucial, and if Saturday’s collections can surpass 30 crore net, it would be a positive outcome and will set the stage for a strong Sunday.
On the international front, “Fighter” boasts strong collections. The remarkable jump in the US on the second day is noteworthy, with the film poised to touch the $1 million mark, a significant increase from the first day’s $560,000 gross.
Given that “Fighter” is a high-budget film, it’s crucial for it to maintain this momentum in the coming weeks to emerge as a success. If Monday sees a drop of less than 30% from its first-day numbers and maintains collections around the 15 crore mark net in India, “Fighter” stands a chance to be labeled a HIT.