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Sarfira Box Office Analysis: Akshay Kumar’s Aviation Drama Fails to Take Off

Box Office Verdict: Flop

Sarfira, Sudha Kongara’s Hindi remake of the Tamil hit Soorarai Pottru, has managed only ₹22.43 crore domestically (net), ranking #517 in Filmymojo’s 2024 box office charts. Despite Akshay Kumar’s star power, the aviation entrepreneur biopic crashed at the box office.


Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

MetricValue
Total Collection₹22.43 crore
Current Rank#517 (2024 Releases)
GenreBiographical Drama
Release DateJuly 12, 2024
DirectorSudha Kongara
Lead CastAkshay Kumar, Radhika Madan

Genre Comparison

  • Average Biopic Collection (2024): ₹68.3 crore
  • Sarfira vs. Genre Avg: 67% below benchmark
  • Top 2024 Biopics:
    1. Chandu Champion (₹62.87 crore)
    2. Srikanth (₹50.51 crore)
    3. Sarfira (₹22.43 crore)

Akshay Kumar’s Struggles Continue

Sarfira marks Akshay’s third underperformer in 2024:

MovieCollection (₹ Cr)Verdict
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan₹59.21Flop
Sarfira₹22.43Flop
Sky Force(Upcoming)

Alarming Trend: This is Akshay’s lowest-grossing lead role since Samrat Prithviraj (2022).


Remake Comparison

How it fared against the original:

FilmCollection (₹ Cr)Platform
Soorarai Pottru (Tamil)OTTPrime Video Hit
Sarfira (Hindi)₹22.43Theatrical Flop

Key Insight: The Hindi remake cost 4x more but delivered just 2x the original’s theatrical revenue.


Budget Disaster

The numbers reveal a financial nosedive:

MetricValue
Production Budget₹85 crore
P&A Spend₹25 crore
ROI0.26x
Losses₹75+ crore

Industry Context: Needed ₹175 crore to break even.


Weekly Performance

Steep declines after weak opening:

WeekCollection (₹ Cr)Drop
1₹14.28
2₹5.6261%↓
3₹1.9366%↓
4₹0.6069%↓

Critical Flaws:

  • 61% second-week drop worse than industry average (45-50%)
  • Per-screen average never crossed ₹25,000

What Went Wrong?

  1. Remake Fatigue: Audiences preferred watching original on OTT
  2. Mismatched Casting: Akshay’s urban image didn’t suit rural protagonist
  3. Poor Timing: Released during T20 World Cup fever
  4. Marketing Mishaps: Failed to communicate USP effectively

Final Verdict

With just ₹22.43 croreSarfira joins 2024’s biggest disappointments. The film proves that even proven hit formulas need careful adaptation and smart positioning.

Watch Recommendation: Wait for OTT if curious about the story.


Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database

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