Sidharth Malhotra's much-awaited film 'The One: Force of the Forest' has made a strong impression at the box office, raking in a net collection of ₹8 crore on its opening day in India. Released across 6,746 shows with an occupancy rate of around 26%, the film's gross collection stands at ₹9.6 crore. Directed by 'Panchayat' fame Deepak Kumar Mishra, the supernatural fantasy thriller blends Indian folklore with high-octane action.
Key Highlights and Box Office Analysis
- Strong Opening: 'The One' significantly outperformed recent releases like Kareena Kapoor's 'Dayra' and Kunal Kemmu's 'Vibe' on their respective opening days.
- Tamannaah's Lead Comeback: The film marks Tamannaah Bhatia's return to a leading role in a Hindi theatrical release after a gap of seven years.
- Tough Competition: The film faced a solo release window in Hindi barring Marvel's re-release 'Avengers: Endgame - Encore', which grossed ₹8.68 crore pan-India.
Meanwhile, 'Hanuman Ansh' continues its historic run, pulling in an impressive ₹3.35 crore net even on its 50th theatrical day, comfortably outperforming several current releases. With 'The One' gaining steady momentum, the weekend box office promises further excitement for industry trackers.
