Currently, three films are gracing the theaters: “Stree 2” featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, and two others, “Khel Khel Mein” starring Akshay Kumar, and “Veda” with John Abraham. While “Stree 2” seems to be raking in overwhelming profits, both “Khel Khel Mein” and “Veda” are struggling at the box office. Six days post-release, Akshay’s film is hovering around the one-crore mark, while John’s film is even failing to reach that milestone. Let’s take a closer look at the earnings of these films as we delve into the numbers.
Stree 2’s Remarkable Performance
According to Sacnilk, on the sixth day of its release, which was a Tuesday, “Stree 2” amassed an impressive ₹25.8 crores. This brings the film’s total net box office collection in India to ₹255.35 crores. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the movie also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee, whose performances alongside Shraddha and Rajkummar have garnered immense acclaim from audiences.
Box Office Collections of Khel Khel Mein and Veda
Both Akshay Kumar’s “Khel Khel Mein” and John Abraham’s “Veda” were released on August 15, coinciding with “Stree 2”. On its opening day, “Khel Khel Mein” collected ₹5.05 crores, but six days later, its collection has dwindled to ₹1.2 crores. In contrast, “Veda” managed to earn only ₹80 lakhs on the same day. Over the span of six days, “Khel Khel Mein” has generated merely ₹17.25 crores domestically, while “Veda” has slightly trailed with a total of ₹16.3 crores, highlighting the adverse impact “Stree 2” has had on these films.
Performance Summary Table
| Film | Day 1 Collection (in Crores) | Day 6 Collection (in Lakhs) | Total Collection (in Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stree 2 | 25.8 | 25.8 | 255.35 |
| Khel Khel Mein | 5.05 | 120 | 17.25 |
| Veda | N/A | 80 | 16.3 |
Notable Cast and Their Dual Appearances
Interestingly, several actors have chosen to appear in multiple films. Tamannaah Bhatia appears in both “Veda” and “Stree 2” in cameo roles. Akshay Kumar not only features in “Khel Khel Mein” but also makes a special appearance in “Stree 2”. Similarly, Abhishek Banerjee is part of both “Stree 2” and “Veda”, further intertwining their cinematic narratives.
The Fate of Khel Khel Mein
As of now, “Khel Khel Mein” seems to be on track towards becoming a box office flop. This outcome is particularly crucial for Akshay, as he has struggled to deliver a hit since the success of “Sooryavanshi” in 2021. Since then, he has had seven consecutive films underperforming at the box office. While 2023 saw the release of “OMG 2”, which performed well with earnings exceeding ₹150 crores, Akshay’s role in that film was limited to a cameo.
