Ground Zero Day 1 Box Office Prediction: Emraan Hashmi Set for 2nd Lowest Post-COVID Opening, Even Below Selfiee?
A Patriotic Action Thriller
Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, Ground Zero is an action thriller inspired by true events. Emraan Hashmi portrays Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, a BSF officer who led the operation that resulted in the death of terrorist Rana Tahir Nadeem, also known as Ghazi Baba, in 2003. The film’s real-life inspiration and patriotic theme are expected to give it a slight advantage, as similar films have garnered attention from audiences in the post-COVID era.
Low Buzz Ahead of Release
While the trailer for Ground Zero received a positive response, generating interest among viewers, the film currently has low buzz on the ground level and lacks significant excitement. Although strong content could lead to positive word-of-mouth and long-term success, the initial Day 1 collections are anticipated to be modest.
Day 1 Collection Predictions
Fortunately for Ground Zero, recent Bollywood releases, including Jaat and Kesari Chapter 2, have not dominated the box office and cater to a limited audience segment. This creates an open field for Ground Zero to perform without direct competition.However, given the low buzz among potential moviegoers, the film is projected to earn between 1-2 crores net at the Indian box office on its opening day. If this prediction holds true, Ground Zero will record the second-lowest opening for Emraan Hashmi in the post-COVID era, trailing only behind Chehre, which earned 50 lakhs.Here’s a quick look at Emraan Hashmi’s post-COVID film openings:
- Chehre – 50 lakhs
- Selfiee – 2.55 crores
- Tiger 3 – 44.50 crores
As Ground Zero prepares for its premiere, it remains to be seen how audiences will respond to this action-packed thriller.
