Farhan Akhtar's highly anticipated war drama '120 Bahadur' continues its box office journey with mixed results during its first week. The film, which opened on Friday, November 21, 2025, has shown fluctuating performance patterns that have kept industry watchers intrigued.
Box Office Performance Breakdown
The movie experienced a significant setback on its first Monday when collections dropped by a substantial 65 percent. According to trade reports from Sacnilk, the film managed to collect only Rs 1.4 crore on day four of its release.
However, there was a silver lining on Tuesday as early estimates indicated a slight recovery. The war drama earned approximately Rs 1.50 crore on its fifth day, bringing the total domestic collection to Rs 13 crore.
Day-wise Collection Analysis
Here's a detailed look at how '120 Bahadur' has performed since its release:
- Day 1 [Friday]: Rs 2.25 crore
- Day 2 [Saturday]: Rs 3.85 crore
- Day 3 [Sunday]: Rs 4 crore
- Day 4 [Monday]: Rs 1.4 crore
- Day 5 [Tuesday]: Rs 1.50 crore
- Total Collection: Rs 13.00 crore
Theatrical Occupancy Shows Positive Trend
The film's occupancy rates tell an interesting story of audience engagement throughout Tuesday. The overall Hindi occupancy reached 13.43%, showing significant improvement from Monday's 7.46% occupancy rate.
The day witnessed a steady growth pattern in footfall as shows progressed. Morning shows recorded 6.22% occupancy, which nearly doubled to 11.22% during afternoon screenings. The momentum continued into the evening with 13.96% occupancy, while night shows attracted the highest audience turnout at 22.31%.
Competition with Mastiii 4
Released on the same day, the comedy sequel 'Mastiii 4' starring Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, and Aftab Shivdasani has been providing tough competition. While '120 Bahadur' outperformed the comedy during the opening weekend, the tables have turned on weekdays.
On Tuesday, 'Mastiii 4' took the lead by collecting Rs 1.60 crore compared to '120 Bahadur's' Rs 1.50 crore. This pattern was consistent with Monday's performance where the comedy drama also earned Rs 1.6 crore against the war film's Rs 1.4 crore.
About the Film and Critical Reception
Directed by Razneesh Ghai and featuring Farhan Akhtar and Raashii Khanna in lead roles, '120 Bahadur' depicts the heroic battle of Rezang La during the 1962 India-China conflict. The film explores how a community primarily engaged in farming adapted to the extreme conditions of high altitude warfare.
Critical response to the movie has been mixed. While audiences have appreciated the historical significance and sacrifice depicted in the film, some reviewers noted that viewers might not feel as deeply connected to the characters as they would have hoped by the time the end credits roll.
The film's performance in the coming days will be crucial in determining its long-term success at the box office, especially as it navigates the competitive landscape and audience preferences.
