John Abraham’s Vedaa Steals the Independence Day Thunder from Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein in a Surprising Box Office Upset

Ahoy, Bollywood aficionados! The box office is as dramatic as a Karan Johar film, and today’s numbers are nothing short of a plot twist. Yours truly, Boxoffice Bhaskar, is here to spill the tea on the latest collections. Buckle up, because this ride is going to be as bumpy as a Mumbai rickshaw!

First up, John Abraham and Sharvari starrer Vedaa decided to surprise us all on Independence Day. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, this action-packed flick raked in a respectable Rs. 6 to 7 crores on its opening day. Now, you might be scratching your head wondering, "How did this happen?" Well, thank the walk-in audience who were clearly more interested in watching John flex his muscles than waving the national flag.

Let’s get real, Vedaa performed better in the mass belts than the posh urban centers. I mean, who needs a fancy multiplex when you can watch John Abraham break bones in a single-screen theater, right? The real kicker? Vedaa managed to outshine Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein on the very first day. Talk about an unexpected turn of events!

Speaking of Khel Khel Mein, poor Akshay’s comedy couldn’t tickle the audience enough, collecting around Rs. 5.25 to 5.75 crores. Yikes! Not exactly the Independence Day bonanza we were hoping for. It’s even more surprising considering Akshay usually has the Midas touch when it comes to holiday releases. But alas, the Khiladi couldn’t keep up with John’s action-packed antics this time.

The urban crowd seemed to prefer Akshay’s comedy over John’s action, but the numbers just didn’t add up. Looks like the masses have spoken, and they chose John over Akshay. Who would’ve thunk it?

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Well, folks, that’s all for now. Stay tuned for more box office shenanigans and remember, in Bollywood, nothing is certain except for drama and more drama. Until next time, keep your popcorn ready and your expectations low. This is Boxoffice Bhaskar, signing off with a cheeky reminder: In the world of Bollywood, the only thing more unpredictable than the box office is Rakhi Sawant’s next move!