John Abraham latest action-thriller, The Diplomat, made a decent start at the box office, collecting ₹4 crore on its opening day (March 14). Despite stiff competition from Vicky Kaushal historical drama Chhaava, which earned ₹7.25 crore on its fifth Friday, The Diplomat managed to pull in a solid audience, especially due to the Holi festival boost.
Advance Booking & Occupancy Report
The movie recorded ₹2 – ₹2.5 crore in pre-release ticket sales, showing strong interest from audiences even before its release.
Total Occupancy on Day 1: 20.45%
Morning Shows: 7.31%
Afternoon Shows: 19.42%
Evening Shows: 28.50%
Night Shows: 26.56%
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Cities with Highest Occupancy on Day 1
Chennai: 75.33%
Bhopal: 29.50%
Kolkata: 29%
These numbers indicate a gradual rise in audience interest as the day progressed, suggesting stronger weekend collections.
About The Diplomat
Directed by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat is inspired by real-life events and revolves around a high-risk diplomatic rescue mission. John Abraham plays the role of a diplomat tasked with bringing back an Indian woman from Pakistan.
Star Cast:
- John Abraham as the lead diplomat
- Sadia Khateeb as Uzma
- Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Amitoj Mann, Jagjeet Sandhu, Bhawani Muzamil, and Vidhatri Bandi in key roles
John Abraham described the film as an emotional, edge-of-the-seat psychological thriller rather than a typical patriotic action drama.
Box Office Prediction: Will The Diplomat Gain Momentum?
Given its positive word-of-mouth and festival weekend, trade experts expect a sharp rise in collections over the weekend. If the trend continues, The Diplomat could cross the ₹15-20 crore mark in its opening weekend.
Final Thoughts
Despite strong competition from Chhaava, John Abraham The Diplomat has started on a steady note. With good reviews, strong performances, and an engaging storyline, the film could witness a bigger jump in collections over the next few days.
