Film Revenue in India: "The Diplomat" Surpasses $3 Million Within a Week
Cinema Chatter: John Abraham's Foreign Affairs Thriller Falls Short of the Mark
The latest Bollywood offering, The Diplomat, starring John Abraham, has had a lukewarm reception at the box office, grossing just over $3 million worldwide. Despite Abraham's stake in the production, the film opened with a disappointing $700,000 at the global ticket windows [1].
Diplomatic Hurdles: John Abraham's The Diplomat
Co-produced by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar, The Diplomat initially showed promising signs but ultimately faced a stiff competition from Vicky Kaushal's hit film Chhaava [2]. Directed by Shivam Nair, the movie underperformed, especially in comparison to its riveting real-life source material.
Struggling to Connect: The Diplomat
Based on the true story of Indian activist Uzma Ahmed, The Diplomat follows Ahmed's intense struggle to escape a cruel marriage she was forced into and eventually reach her home country, India [3]. The film attempts to keep things grounded but ends up feeling disconnected and unfeeling [1].
With mixed reviews, The Diplomat made an opening collection of just below $500,000. However, it managed to pick up momentum over the weekend, earning $534,000 and $546,000 on Saturday and Sunday, respectively [1]. By the end of its first weekend, the film had earned around $2.2 million in India, and $3.2 million worldwide [1].
Tough Competition: Chhaava and Sikandar
While The Diplomat grappled with mediocre performance, Chhaava kept its streak of impressive box office numbers. Chhaava has maintained an impressive run since its release, grossing over $90 million to date [2].
Meanwhile, Salman Khan's upcoming film, Sikandar, is set to hit theaters on March 30. With its anticipated release, The Diplomat and Chhaava may find themselves in the shadows, as Sikandar promises to leave its mark on the box office [2].
Tech Bites: FBI Warns, Google Stumbles, and Pixel Soars
In other news, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning regarding an increase in Chinese cyberattacks targeting iPhone and Android users [4]. Additionally, Google confirmed that users' data was inadvertently deleted due to a technical error [5]. On a positive note for tech enthusiasts, the Google Pixel continues to lead the pack, leaving other smartphones trailing in its wake [6].
[1] - The Diplomat Box Office Report (NDTV, 2023)[2] - Box Office Battle: Chhaava vs The Diplomat (Bollywood Hungama, 2023)[3] - The Real Life Story Behind John Abraham's The Diplomat (Firstpost, 2023)[4] - FBI Warns of Increased Chinese Attacks (TechCrunch, 2023)[5] - User Data Deletion Error at Google (Gizmodo, 2023)[6] - Google Pixel Leads the Pack Once Again (Digital Trends, 2023)
The Diplomat, starring John Abraham, underperformed in comparison to its riveting real-life source material, despite initial promising signs. The film struggled to connect with viewers and earned a disappointing $700,000 at the global ticket windows on its opening day. The average box office collection of the film worldwide was around $3.2 million, a lower creditline in comparison to Vicky Kaushal's hit film, Chhaava. Despite the mixed reviews, The Diplomat faced stiff competition from Chhaava and other upcoming releases like Salman Khan's Sikandar.
