Farhan Akhtar returned to the big screen after a gap of six years, following his 2019 film The Sky is Pink, which also starred Priyanka Chopra. 120 Bahadur was one of the much-anticipated films of the year, which hit the screens on November 21. Based on the Battle of Rezang La in 1962, the war drama had a dull start at the box office. It missed the Rs 2.50 mark by a small margin.
120 Bahadur Fails To Connect With Masses
Film opened to poor numbers all over. Film’s preview shows were held from Tuesday but it failed to generate any kind of buzz. Film got glowing reviews but it didn’t translate into numbers. Film collected poor 2.25 crore number on day one and now it needs massive jump over the weekend for any kind of respectability at box office.
Additionally, competition from other releases during the same week may have affected audience turnout. While the film’s patriotic theme is strong, it may take time for word-of-mouth to draw in wider crowds.
About 120 Bahadur
120 Bahadur recounts the Battle of Rezang La during the Sino-Indian War in 1962. It focuses on the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of the soldiers from the Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought against a huge 3000 Chinese Army. Farhan played the legendary martyr Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, for his bravery in the Battle of Rezang La.
Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai, the film also starred Raashii Khanna, Sparsh Walia, Vivan Bhatena, Dhanveer Singh, Digvijay Pratap, Sahib Verma, Ankit Siwach, Devendra Ahirwar, Ashutosh Shukla, Brijesh Karanwal, Atul Singh, Ajinkya Deo and Eijaz Khan in significant roles.
(Also read: 120 Bahadur Movie Review: Farhan Akhtar Anchors a Poignant Retelling of Rezang La’s Last Stand)
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