Akshay Kumar made his return to the patriotic genre with Sky Force, and the film lived up to expectations by crossing the ₹10 crore mark on its opening day. This release also marked the actor’s best opening day for a Hindi film in 2025, signaling a solid start at the box office.
However, despite its success, Sky Force fell short of surpassing the three highest Indian openers of 2025. Ram Charan’s Game Changer continues to dominate with a massive ₹54 crore opening, followed by Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam at ₹23 crore and Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaaj, which opened with ₹25.35 crore.
On Friday, January 24, Sky Force earned between ₹11.25 crore and ₹11.5 crore, according to early trends. While these numbers are impressive, they are slightly below Akshay Kumar’s previous Republic Day blockbuster, Airlift, which debuted in 2016 with ₹12.35 crore. Despite the comparison, Sky Force showcases Akshay’s enduring appeal, reaffirming his position as a consistent performer at the box office.
