The hoops and hoopla of The Sabarmati Report can easily be understood by the single fact that none other than Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, watched this movie and his social media handle to praise the film.
This movie is based on the Godhra Train Tragedy. The story is set against the backdrop of the burning of the coaches of the Sabarmati Express near Godhara station in Gujarat. This incident set the stage for riots in 2002. Coincidentally, Narendra Modi, the incumbent Prime Minister, was then the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
The Sabarmati Report Box Office Collection
As a large chunk of the film buffs were quite agog to see this film, it got a phenomenal response on the opening day. The box office collection showed the upbeat mood of the audience. The grand opening day collection emanated from the fact that there was a strong emotional upsurge for a film that was quite real. Though the plot of the movie itself was controversial, the astronomical amount of collection was because people were quite inquisitive to understand as to what was the reality in the tragic event that took place in the year 2002.
Balaji Motion Pictures and Vikir Films Production jointly produce the Sabarmati Report. Dheeraj Sarna directed the film, which stars Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Riddhi Dogra. Though the film had to face a number of issues and delays, it was finally released in theatres on November 15, 2024.
The movie is based on the gruesome death of 59 devotees after the burning of the Sabarmati Express in Godhra on February 27, 2002.
The Sabarmati Report Day Wise Collection Update
On the first day, The Sabarmati Report bagged around ₹5-7 crore. Several states collected varying amounts for this much-awaited film. Therefore, it can be said with absolute certainty that the opening day collection conveyed the inquisitiveness and emotional attachment of the moviegoers to this film.
When it comes to the Box Office collection, the first week is its most critical period. Understandably so, because by the time a film completes its first week, the excitement for this entertainment launch is all over now.
However, in the first week too, The Sabarmati Report maintained its grip during the opening week and grossed around ₹20-25 crores in total domestic collections.
It is quite heartening that the Sabarmati Report is still running successfully in the theatres and spellbinding its audience. According to the statistics, the film has already recovered 70% of its budget, and now the danger zone is gone.
In India, the film’s net collection was 35.03 crore on its 30th day; however, the gross collection rose to 41.33 crore. So, any optimistic review will put this film in the bracket of the 50 crore milestone in the days to come.
The Sabarmati Report 35th Day Box Office Collection: The film is expected to surpass a total collection of 41 crores on its 35th day at box office.
On 35th day, The Sabarmati Report has reached 35 crore mark. As far as the World Wide collection of this film is concerned, it has rose to 41 crore mark.
The film pundits are working overtime to predict for this film’s collection. Some are putting the figure worldwide to 100 crore, some are putting it around 90 crore in the days to come. Apart from all the conjectures and surmises, one thing that can be said about the film with absolute certainty is that, this film is going to make a big impact on the audience as well the Box Office Collections.
One of the most important reasons Sabarmati Express is attracting audiences worldwide is its historical context, the emotional aspect of storytelling, effective display of societal issues, impressive performances of actors, and a strong message that is quite relevant in today’s societal and political perspective.
All those who have evinced interest in exploring India’s complex socio-political dynamics will find The Sabarmati Report quite engaging and able to convey such a significant and sensitive topic brilliantly to the masses.