Akshay Kumar is coming with a bang this year. The actor will be seen in his war drama Sky Force to mark his presence on January 24th just before Republic Day, 2025. After struggling in 2024, Akshay Kumar will be eager for this historical war film to help him get back on track at the box office.
What Is Sky Force About?
The movie is set on India’s first and most devastating air raid in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. Co-directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur, the film goes into details of the Indian Air Forces raid at the Sargodha airbase. With many patronizing patriotic movies under his belt, Akshay Kumar may just create magic once again.
The Trailer Impact
This first trailer was launched on 5 January and within 24 hours it had crossed more than 57.7 million views making it the second latest Bollywood trailer to get such visitors. The trailer makes Akshay do an intense look that he had in some of his previous negative, and meaningful roles. Although some scenes will make people remember Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter, the film establishes its niche.
Sky force trailer:
Public Reaction
While the patriotic touch and the trailer got many jaw-dropping, reviews there are certain people who did not seem very excited saying that Akshay Kumar has been repeating the same patriotic drama over and over again. Comparisons with other films in the same genre further sparked debates on whether Sky Force can truly stand out.
Box Office Prospects
The movie is expected to begin with a 7—to 9-crore opening, and investors expect a start with a figure in double digits if promotion increases. Despite the enthusiasm most viewers have shown, the trailer alone cannot guarantee success. Recent failed movies also add additional uncertainty—Akshay Kumar is one of the actors whose recent films did not perform well at the box office.
Talking about Sky Force the film has everything going in its favour from an inherently ‘patriotic’ theme to Akshay Kumar. But whether it will begin to fly high or experience turbulence, it will all depend on how well audiences will take its story and actors in the coming weeks.
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