In the wake of its release, Yodha, featuring Sidharth Malhotra in the titular role, stormed the Indian box office with a compelling debut. According to initial estimates disclosed by industry tracker Sacnilk, the action-packed spectacle garnered an impressive box office haul on its opening day.
Sacnilk’s report unveils that on March 15, 2024, Friday, Yodha amassed a nett collection of Rs 4.25 crore, with a Hindi occupancy rate standing at 13.86 percent. The film marks the directorial debut of Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha and boasts a formidable lineup of producers, including Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Shashank Khaitan, ensuring an electrifying cinematic journey.
Sidharth Malhotra, speaking at a promotional event in Delhi, delved into the film’s narrative, accentuating its fictional depth and distinguishing it from his previous ventures. He underscored the adrenaline-pumping action sequences and diverse arsenal depicted in Yodha, positioning it as a commercially viable and enthralling venture unlike any other in his repertoire.
Yodha, featuring Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna in significant roles, chronicles the journey of Sidharth Malhotra’s character Arun Katyal, the leader of the esteemed Yodha Task Force, embarking on a perilous rescue mission. With its robust box office debut and mixed critical reception, Yodha has seized the audience’s imagination, promising an exhilarating cinematic experience.
In Mumbai, a special screening of the film unfolded, graced by Sidharth’s wife Kiara Advani, his wheelchair-bound father, and extended family. As his family basked in the limelight, a caretaker was observed tending to his father’s needs. Witnessing this, Sidharth swiftly approached his father, offering reassurance and support, a moment captured in a poignant viral video. Sunil Malhotra, Sidharth’s father, a former Merchant Navy captain now retired, garnered widespread admiration for his son’s heartfelt gesture.