Box Office Verdict: Flop

Mission Raniganj emerged as a steady performer at the box office, collecting ₹33.9 crore domestically (net) and securing the 367th rank in Filmymojo’s all-time box office rankings. While not a blockbuster, the film held its ground in the competitive thriller genre, outperforming several recent releases.

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Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

Metric	Value
Total Collection	₹33.9 crore
Rank	#367 (All-Time)
Genre	Thriller
Release Month	October 2023
Director	Tinu Suresh Desai
Lead Cast	Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra

Genre Comparison

• Average Thriller Collection (2023): ₹42.5 crore
• Mission Raniganj vs. Genre Avg: 20% below the genre average but ahead of smaller thrillers like Akelli (₹1.19 crore) and Neeyat (₹7.05 crore).
• Top 2023 Thrillers:
  1. Drishyam 2 (₹240.62 crore)
  2. The Kerala Story (₹242.85 crore)
  3. Mission Raniganj (₹33.9 crore)

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Akshay Kumar’s Box Office Power

Mission Raniganj added to Akshay Kumar’s mixed 2023 run. Here’s how his recent films performed:

Movie	Collection (₹ Cr)	Rank
OMG 2	150.22	#59
Selfiee	16.86	#628
Mission Raniganj	33.9	#367
Bachchhan Pandey	51.15	#251

Takeaway: While not among Akshay’s biggest hits, Mission Raniganj performed better than Selfiee, proving his consistency in the thriller space.

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Top 5 Similar Movies (Based on Genre & Theme)

If you liked Mission Raniganj, check out these high-performing thrillers:

Movie	Year	Collection (₹ Cr)	Rank
Drishyam 2	2022	240.62	#27
Batla House	2019	99.63	#119
Baby	2015	95.5	#124
Naam Shabana	2017	58.63	#227
Mission Raniganj	2023	33.9	#367

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Audience & Critical Reception

• IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 (Above average for thrillers)
• Word of Mouth: Praised for its gripping real-life rescue drama but criticized for pacing issues.
• Controversy: Faced minor backlash for historical accuracy debates but didn’t significantly impact collections.

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Final Verdict

Mission Raniganj was a not a success, leveraging Akshay Kumar’s star power and a tense storyline. While it didn’t break records, its ₹33.9 crore haul places it as a respectable thriller in 2023’s lineup.

Would we recommend it? Yes, for fans of real-life dramas and Akshay’s intense performances.

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Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database

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