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18 hours ago
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F1 Box Office Collection Day 5: Brad Pitt's Film Inches Towards Rs 30 Crore In India
Last Updated: The racing film F1, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski, earned ₹28.93 crore in five days at the Indian box office. It features F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. F1 Box Office Collection Day 5: F1 zooms ahead at the box office in India! Brad Pitt's high-octane racing drama is not slowing down anytime soon. After five days in theatres, the film has raced its way to over Rs 28 crore and is now inching closer to the Rs 30 crore mark. Despite a slight dip on Monday, the film has managed to hold its ground, thanks to the buzz around Pitt's comeback and the adrenaline-pumping action sequences that have left fans revving for more. As per early estimates by Sacnilk, the film made around Rs 4.18 crore on Tuesday. This takes its total collection in five days to about Rs 28.93 crore. Released on June 27, the film had a great start, earning Rs 21.4 crore over its opening weekend, even with competition from Indian films like Maa and Kannappa. Although collections dropped to Rs 3.35 crore on Monday, Tuesday saw a better response. On Tuesday, July 1, the film saw a good response with 28.25 per cent occupancy for English shows across India. The highest number of viewers showed up for the night screenings. The film had a steady turnout across the day on Tuesday. Morning shows saw 11.32 per cent occupancy, which picked up in the afternoon with 26.10 per cent, and continued to rise in the evening with 32.88 per cent. The highest audience response came during the night shows, which recorded 42.68 per cent occupancy. Major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad had the biggest crowds. Globally, F1: The Movie had a smashing opening weekend, raking in $140 million worldwide. Out of that, $55.6 million came from the US alone — with a strong $25 million earned just on Day 1, as per data from The Numbers. Backed by producer Jerry Bruckheimer and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, F1 tells the story of Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One driver played by Brad Pitt, who returns to the track. He partners with young racer Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris, as they try to turn around the struggling ApxGP team's performance. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, the film also stars Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem as welll as cameo appearances by real-life Formula 1 champions like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Carlos Sainz. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who also co-produced the film, makes a special cameo in it. The movie was made on a massive budget of $250 million and had its grand world premiere at New York's iconic Radio City Music Hall on June 16. First Published:
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3 days ago
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F1 Box Office Day 3: Brad Pitt's Film Finishes 1st Weekend With $144 Million Worldwide
Last Updated: Brad Pitt's racing drama 'F1,' directed by Joseph Kosinski, earned $144 million globally in its opening weekend. It follows retired driver Sonny Hayes. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick's Joseph Kosinski, F1: The Movie stars Brad Pitt as a retired F1 legend who makes a dramatic return to the sport to revive a failing team and protect his former teammate's legacy. The film blends edge-of-the-seat racing action with emotional storytelling. F1, which released in India on June 27, pulled in an impressive $144 million worldwide during its opening weekend. Backed by producer Jerry Bruckheimer and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, F1 tells the story of Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula One driver played by Brad Pitt, who returns to the track. He partners with young racer Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris, as they try to turn around the struggling ApxGP team's performance. As per Variety, the film brought in over $55.6 million from international markets, with $9.2 million coming from the UK, $9 million from China, and $6.7 million from Mexico. F1 has officially become Apple's biggest box office success to date, outpacing its previous theatrical releases like Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon, and Argylle. In India, according to the Brad Pitt-led film has collected Rs 21.25 crore so far. It opened with Rs 5.5 crore and saw its strongest day on Sunday, earning Rs 8 crore. With glowing reviews and a solid run at the box office, F1 is showing strong momentum and is expected to climb even higher in the days ahead. The film stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem. It also features cameo appearances by real-life Formula 1 champions like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Carlos Sainz, adding to the film's authenticity and fan appeal. Talking about Brad Pitt, he is a celebrated American actor and producer whose film career has spanned over three decades. Over the years, he has earned multiple prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globes, and a Primetime Emmy. His films have collectively grossed more than $9 billion at the global box office. Pitt first caught the public's eye as a charming cowboy hitchhiker in Thelma & Louise (1991). He quickly rose to fame, taking on lead roles in notable films such as A River Runs Through It (1992), Legends of the Fall (1994), Interview with the Vampire (1994), Seven (1995), and Fight Club (1999), which gained cult status. His mainstream appeal grew even more with Ocean's Eleven (2001), where he played a slick conman—a role he reprised in its sequels. Pitt's career continued to flourish with major box office hits like Troy (2004), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), World War Z (2013), and Bullet Train (2022). First Published:
India Today
3 days ago
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- India Today
F1 box office Day 3: Brad Pitt's racing drama off to a roaring $144 million start
Brad Pitt's racing drama 'F1' is speeding into the hearts of audiences - and the box office. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film, which hit theatres in India on June 27, raked in a whopping $144 million globally in its opening by Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, 'F1' follows retired F1 driver Sonny Hayes (played by Pitt), who makes a comeback to the sport. Teaming up with rookie driver Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris), Sonny joins the struggling ApxGP team in a bid to revive its to Variety, the film earned more than $55.6 million from international markets, including $9.2 million in the UK, $9 million in China, and $6.7 million in Mexico. 'F1' has become the biggest commercial hit for Apple, which had previously produced modest performers like Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon, and India, as per F1 has earned Rs 21.25 crore so far. It opened at Rs 5.5 crore and saw its highest collection on its first Sunday with Rs 8 crore. With glowing reviews and a strong box office run, 'F1' shows no signs of slowing down and is poised for even greater success in the coming film stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem. It also features several special appearances by real-life 'F1' stars, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Carlos Sainz, among others.- EndsTrending Reel
