Box Office Verdict: Flop

Vedaa, Nikhil Advani’s action thriller starring John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh, has collected ₹20.31 crore domestically (net), ranking #559 in Filmymojo’s 2024 box office charts. The film performed moderately given its niche appeal and competition.

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Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

Metric	Value
Total Collection	₹20.31 crore
Current Rank	#559 (2024 Releases)
Genre	Action-Thriller
Release Date	August 15, 2024
Director	Nikhil Advani
Lead Cast	John Abraham, Sharvari Wagh

Genre Comparison

• Average Action-Thriller Collection (2024): ₹45.2 crore
• Vedaa vs. Genre Avg: 55% below benchmark
• Top 2024 Action-Thrillers:
  1. Fighter (₹215.2 crore)
  2. Article 370 (₹82.32 crore)
  3. Vedaa (₹20.31 crore)

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John Abraham’s Action Film Track Record

Vedaa ranks mid-tier in John’s action filmography:

Movie	Collection (₹ Cr)	Year
Pathaan	₹542.2	2023
Attack	₹16.3	2022
Vedaa	₹20.31	2024
Satyameva Jayate 2	₹13.88	2021

Key Insight: John’s solo action films consistently underperform compared to ensemble actioners.

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Budget & Profitability

The film’s limited returns highlight its commercial challenges:

Metric	Value
Production Budget	₹50 crore
P&A Spend	₹15 crore
ROI	0.40x
Breakeven	Not Achieved

Industry Context: Needed ₹100 crore to recover costs.

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Weekly Performance

Steep declines plagued the film:

Week	Collection (₹ Cr)	Drop
1	₹12.5	–
2	₹5.2	58%↓
3	₹1.9	63%↓
4	₹0.71	63%↓

Problem Areas:

• 58% second-week drop worse than average for action films (~45%)
• Per-screen average never crossed ₹15,000

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What Went Wrong?

1. Clash with Stree 2: Lost premium screens to the horror hit
2. Niche Appeal: Dark tone limited mass connectivity
3. Marketing Gaps: Failed to highlight USP effectively
4. John Abraham Fatigue: Fifth similar role in 4 years

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Audience Reception

• IMDb Rating: 6.1/10 (Mixed reviews)
• CinemaScore: B (Average)
• Social Media Buzz:
  • #Vedaa trended for just 2 days
  • 42% lower engagement than John’s previous films

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Final Verdict

With ₹20.31 crore, Vedaa continues John Abraham’s struggle to find solo success outside franchises. The film proves that even proven formulas need freshness to connect with audiences.

Watch Recommendation: Only for hardcore John Abraham fans; others can wait for OTT.

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Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database