Movies in theaters this week
| Movie Name | Release Date | Language |
| Sky Force | January 24, 2025 | Hindi |
| Flight Risk | January 24, 2025 | English |
| Star Trek: Section 31 | January 24, 2025 | English |
| Inheritance | January 24, 2025 | English |
| Dominic and The Ladies Purse | January 23, 2025 | Malayalam |
| Bottle Radha | January 24, 2025 | Tamil |
| Dear Krishna | January 24, 2025 | Telugu |
| Gandhi Tatha Chettu | January 24, 2025 | Telugu |
| Rudra Garuda Purana | January 24, 2025 | Kannada |
| Vallan | January 24, 2025 | Tamil |
Sky Force (Hindi)
- Cast: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur
- Release Date: January 24, 2025
The trailer of Sky Force gave a glimpse into the story of India’s first and deadliest airstrike ever. It featured high-octane action and powerful dialogues, promising an engaging ride for the viewers.
Sky Force is an anticipated Indian Hindi-language action drama film that depicts India’s retaliatory strike on the Sargodha airbase in Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, which was India’s inaugural airstrike. The film features Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya, who makes his acting debut, alongside Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur. It is directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, with production by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films, and Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios.
The film was officially announced in October 2023, with filming commencing in May 2023 in Mumbai. Principal photography concluded in late April 2024, after a 100-day shooting schedule that took place in various locations across India and the United Kingdom.
Sky Force is scheduled for theatrical release on January 24, 2025, coinciding with Republic Day.
Cast:
- Akshay Kumar as Wing Commander K.O. Ahuja (a fictional representation of O.P. Taneja VrC)
- Veer Pahariya as T. Vijaya (a fictional representation of Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya MVC)
- Sara Ali Khan as Vijaya’s spouse
- Nimrat Kaur as Ahuja’s spouse
- Sharad Kelkar
- Mohit Chauhan
- Manish Chaudhari
Production:
The film’s development began in June 2022, with pre-production completed by March 2023. It was officially announced on October 2, 2023, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. The narrative is inspired by India’s counterattack on the Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani air war.
Filming:
Principal photography commenced on May 31, 2023, in Mumbai and later transitioned to Lucknow in August 2023. The shooting officially concluded on April 26, 2024. The film was shot over 100 days, including 60 days dedicated to Akshay Kumar, across various locations such as Mumbai, Lucknow, Sitapur, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Delhi, Pathankot, and the United Kingdom. A special musical sequence featuring Veer Pahariya and Sara Ali Khan was filmed in Mussoorie. Filming wrapped up on December 17, 2024.
The film Sky Force is inspired by the true events surrounding one of the most lethal airstrikes in the recent history of India and Pakistan. Starring Akshay Kumar, this patriotic film has garnered significant interest, with 42,600 individuals expressing a desire to view it on BookMyShow. Given this substantial level of anticipation, the film is poised to make a significant impact at the box office upon its release. Scheduled to premiere in theaters on January 24, 2025, it will debut just two days prior to Republic Day.
Our forecasts suggest that Sky Force is targeting a net collection of ₹7 crore on its opening day. Should the film receive favorable reviews from audiences and generate positive word-of-mouth, it could potentially achieve up to ₹30 crore during its opening weekend. Sky Force is expected to pose a formidable challenge to Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency and Ajay Devgn’s Azaad, both of which are currently screening in theaters and performing well at the box office.
In terms of budget and financial recovery, Sky Force is produced by Jio Studios and Maddock Films, with a substantial budget of ₹80 crore that encompasses all advertising, marketing, actor salaries, and production expenses. As the box office collection for Sky Force is updated, the progress toward recouping its budget will be monitored accordingly.
