Sonu Sood’s directorial debut, Fateh, has been on an intriguing box office journey since its release. Despite experiencing a dip in collections on its first Monday, the film bounced back on Tuesday, thanks to the festive occasion of Makar Sankranti. As per Sacnilk, the action-packed entertainer earned ₹1.60 crore on its fifth day, a significant recovery from Monday’s ₹95 lakh collection. With this, Fateh’s domestic box office tally now stands at ₹9.30 crore, inching closer to the ₹10 crore milestone.
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Opening Weekend: The film performed well, crossing ₹2 crore each day from Friday to Sunday.
Monday Slump: Earnings dropped below ₹1 crore, which is a common trend for films post-opening weekend.
Tuesday Boost: Renewed interest due to Makar Sankranti helped Fateh regain momentum with a ₹1.60 crore haul.
Fateh faces stiff competition from high-profile South Indian releases like:
S Shankar’s Game Changer (Hindi dubbed),
Bobby Kolli’s Daaku Maharaaj,
Holdovers such as Sukumar’s blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rise and Haneef Adeni’s Marco.
In addition, the upcoming Bollywood release, Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, is set to add to the competition, testing Fateh’s sustainability at the box office.
Plot: Inspired by real-life cybercrime cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fateh shines a spotlight on the fight against digital fraud.
Cast: Sonu Sood stars alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, and Naseeruddin Shah.
Production: Co-produced by Sonu’s Shakti Sagar Productions and Zee Studios.
Action Sequences: The movie has received praise for its high-octane action, which Sonu Sood proudly stated was crafted to rival Hollywood standards. In his words, “I brought action scenes into my movie that could make foreign audiences talk about our cinema.”
