'F1' box office collections day 7: Brad Pitt's film holds strong, crosses Rs 35 crores
Brad Pitt's high-octane racing drama 'F1' has had a solid run at the Indian box office during its opening week. The film, which hit theatres last Friday, has managed to earn Rs 35.48 crore in seven days, with early estimates suggesting a collection of Rs 3.50 crore on Thursday.
A steady week for 'F1'
As reported by the Sacnilk website, 'F1' had a promising start last weekend. It pulled in Rs 5.5 crore on its opening day.
The buzz continued through the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday bringing in Rs 7.75 crore and Rs 8.15 crore respectively.
As expected, weekdays did see a dip. Monday recorded Rs 3.35 crore, while Tuesday witnessed a slight uptick at Rs 3.75 crore. The film remained stable on Wednesday and Thursday as the collections were Rs 3.48 crore and Rs 3.50 crore respectively.
Tamil viewers surprise, English shows lead
While the English version continues to dominate with a 19.23% occupancy on Thursday, the Tamil version surprised many by clocking over 20% occupancy, showing that the film is finding traction in the South too. Tamil shows, especially evening and night screenings, saw healthy turnouts.
On the other hand, the Hindi version is doing modest business, with 8.31% occupancy overall on Day 7.
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'F1' stars Brad Pitt in a charismatic role as a veteran Formula One driver returning to the track. He's joined by a stellar cast that includes Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and rising star Damson Idris. ETimes review for the movie reads, "Brad Pitt nails the role of a driver with laid-back arrogance, shining in every scene—whether he's strutting in with retro swagger or brushing off the media with monosyllabic replies.
Don't miss the finale, where it's just him in the cockpit, the world around him fading into silence—what he calls 'flying.' Damson Idris is equally compelling as the new-age driver, skillfully balancing raw talent with the modern demands of social media and public presence."
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