Indian Films Box Office: ‘120 Bhakti’ & ‘Mastiii 4’ Perform Poorly
Here’s a breakdown of the key information from the article, focusing on the performance of the films “120 Bahadur” and “Mastiii 4” at the Indian box office:
Overall Performance:
* Both “120 Bahadur” and “Mastiii 4” had a disappointing first week at the box office, failing to reach $3 million in global collections.
* both films were released on November 21st and played across approximately 3000 screens in India with limited international distribution.
120 Bahadur:
* Earnings: Approximately $2.2 million globally in it’s first week.
* Initial Opening: Slow, with less than $300,000 in India and $400,000 worldwide.
* Weekend Improvement: Saw an increase in collections over the weekend, reaching $1.1 million in india and $1.5 million worldwide.
* Story: Based on the true story of Major shaitan Singh Bhati and 120 Indian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
* Cast: Stars Farhan Akhtar as major bhati, along with Raashii Khanna, Vivan Bhatena, and others.
* Critical Assessment: Farhan Akhtar’s performance is decent,but the film is criticized for its rushed narrative and underdeveloped characters. Despite this, the film’s powerful visuals and strong performances keep viewers engaged.
Mastiii 4:
* Earnings: Remained below $2 million globally in its first week.
* The article doesn’t provide much detail about this film beyond its genre (adult comedy) and its underwhelming performance.