Sky Force Box Office Day 7: Akshay & Veer’s Film Sees Hike In Footfalls In Morning Shows On 1st Thursday

Sky Force Box Office Collection Day 7 (Morning Show Occupancy): Akshay Kumar's latest movie Sky Force has been making significant strides at the box office. This cinematic piece, which draws inspiration from true events, is helmed by directors Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani. Sky Force boasts an impressive cast, including Sharad Kelkar, Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and newcomer Veer Pahariya, with Akshay and Veer portraying Indian Air Force officers. This role marks a first for Akshay Kumar, as he steps into the shoes of an Air Force pilot, showcasing a unique bond with Veer that has captured the hearts of many.

Sky Force is distinguished by its historical backdrop, focusing on India's initial airstrike during the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, targeting the Sargodha airbase in Pakistan. Sky Force not only highlights Akshay Kumar's debut as an Indian Air Force pilot but also features Sharad Kelkar as a Pakistani air force officer, adding depth to the narrative. Since its release, Sky Force has received widespread acclaim from both critics and viewers, contributing to its steady performance at the box office. This positive reception underscores the film's compelling portrayal of historical events and the dynamic performances of its cast.

Sky Force Occupancy Day 7 (Morning Show)

Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force saw a hike in footfalls on its first Thursday post release. According to a report published in Sacnilk, Sky Force saw a footfalls of 7.01% today (day 7/ first Thursday). To note, this happens to be the highest occupancy in the morning show on the first Thursday.

Did Sky Force Beat Fighter On First Thursday?

Amid frequent comparisons have been made between Sky Force and Hrithik Roshan's Fighter, this Akshay-Veer's action drama failed to beat the latter on day 7 and the first Thursday. For the uninitiated, Fighter had recorded a footfall of 8.45% in morning shows on the first Thursday of release while it was 11.94% on the first Wednesday.

Meanwhile talking about Sky Force, Akshay told HT City, "Everyone declared him (Sqd. Ldr. A.B. Devaiah) a traitor and 23 saal tak kisi ko nahi pata tha that actually he was a hero. The character I play, Wing Commander K.O. Ahuja, based on Group Captain O.P Taneja, is senior to the character Veer plays in the film - T. Vijaya, based on Sqd. Ldr. Devaiah. Aap log vishwas karenge ki 23 saal baad inke parivar ko sarkaar ne maha vir chakra diya? The whole film is not only about war, it is also about what happens to the family and the children left behind".