Ground Zero Morning Occupancy Day 1: Emraan’s Film Gets Overshadowed By Kesari 2; Witnesses Low Footfalls

Ground Zero Morning Occupancy Day 1: After a hiatus of one and a half years, Emraan Hashmi is making a much-anticipated comeback on the silver screen. He was last featured in Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's 2023 release Tiger 3 wherein he played the role of the main villain. His recentrelease Ground Zero happens to be an action thriller that draws inspiration from actual events. This film marks Emraan's first stint as a Border Security Force (BSF) officer on screen

In Ground Zero, Emraan Hashmi embodies the character of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey. This film highlights the daring operation led by Dubey that led to the elimination of Ghazi Baba, a feared terrorist also known by his real name, Rana Tahir Nadeem, in 2003. Emraan's role as Dubey showcases the officer's courageous actions, earning him the Kirti Chakra, an esteemed award for valor.

Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, Ground Zero is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. The film boasts of a stellar supporting cast, including Sai Tamhankar and Zoya Hussain, who play significant parts alongside Emraan Hashmi.

Ground Zero Morning Occupancy Day 1

While Ground Zero has hit the theatres today, it has failed to create a substantial buzz in the town. According to a report published in Sacnilk, Ground Zero saw a low footfall during the morning shows on the opening and recorded an occupancy of 4.71%

Kesari Chapter 2 Overshadows Ground Zero

As Ground Zero is facing tough competition from Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh, the historical courtroom drama has managed to overshadow Emraan Hashmi starrer. For the uninitiated, Kesari Chapter 2, which is now in the second week, has recorded a morning occupancy of 6.39% today

Meanwhile, talking about Ground Zero and his character, Emraan stated, "There's an old phrase that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction and this phrase is appropriate for this film. I remember meeting Mr. Dubey, whose character I am portraying, for the first time. I remember telling him that his story is more filmy than a film. And it really is. Just like our brave BSF officers. The officer who all planned this and the encounter happened in 2003. It's nothing short of extraordinary and unbelievable"