Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein, featuring an ensemble cast including Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, Fardeen Khan, Pragya Jaiswal, and Aditya Seal, has shown a competitive performance at the domestic box office, closely mirroring the earnings of John Abraham’s Vedaa. On its fifth day in theaters, Khel Khel Mein is reported to have earned approximately ₹1.9 crore nett in India, according to Sacnilk.com. This brings the film’s total domestic collection to an estimated ₹15.95 crore nett.
Khel Khel Mein debuted with a strong opening, collecting ₹5.05 crore nett on Thursday. The film’s performance continued with ₹2.05 crore on Friday, ₹3.1 crore on Saturday, and ₹3.85 crore on Sunday. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the comedy-drama has maintained a steady presence at the box office throughout its opening weekend and early week.
Vedaa’s Box Office Collection: A Comparative Analysis
In comparison, John Abraham’s Vedaa, which also stars Sharvari Wagh, has achieved similar box office results. As reported by Sacnilk.com, Vedaa reached a total domestic collection of around ₹15.5 crore nett by Monday. The film opened with ₹6.3 crore on Thursday and saw earnings of ₹1.8 crore on Friday, ₹2.7 crore on Saturday, and ₹3.2 crore on Sunday. On Monday, it is estimated that Vedaa earned ₹1.5 crore nett. Directed by Nikhil Advani, Vedaa has had a comparable run to Khel Khel Mein, reflecting a similar audience reception and market performance.
Stree 2: Dominating the Bollywood Landscape
In contrast to the performance of Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa. Stree 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit Stree has been dominating the box office. Starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, the film has set new records and achieved significant box office success. According to Sacnilk.com, Stree 2 has amassed an estimated ₹228.45 crore nett in India so far.
The film made an exceptional collection of ₹51.8 crore nett on August 15, the day of its release. On its first Monday, Stree 2 is estimated to have earned ₹37 crore nett. This stellar performance highlights the film’s strong appeal and commercial success. Setting it apart from other releases and solidifying its position as a major box office hit in 2024.