Emraan Hashmi‘s latest action thriller, “Ground Zero,” has shown a significant upward trend in its box office performance over its opening weekend. After a modest start on Friday, the film has gathered momentum, culminating in a total collection of ₹5.20 crore net in India after its first three days, according to early estimates from industry trackers.
The Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar directorial, which premiered on April 25, 2025, earned ₹1.15 crore on its opening day. Saturday witnessed a substantial jump, with collections reaching ₹1.90 crore. The positive trajectory continued on Sunday, with the film raking in approximately ₹2.15 crore net. This consistent growth indicates a positive word-of-mouth effect and increasing audience interest in the movie.
Notably, “Ground Zero” experienced an overall Hindi occupancy of 17.25% on its third day, with evening shows recording the highest occupancy at 23.69%. Chennai showed remarkable interest with a 67.25% occupancy with limited shows, followed by Kolkata at 23% and Bengaluru at 21%.
While these figures are encouraging, “Ground Zero” faces stiff competition from other releases, including Akshay Kumar’s “Kesari 2” and Sunny Deol’s “Jaat,” which have also performed strongly at the box office. Compared to some of Emraan Hashmi’s previous releases, the opening weekend collection is lower than films like “Tiger 3” and “Mumbai Saga.” However, considering the current box office climate, the steady growth over the weekend suggests a potential for a sustained run.
“Ground Zero” is inspired by real events and features Emraan Hashmi as BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, who plays a crucial role in a significant counter-terrorism operation following the 2001 Parliament attack. The film has been lauded for its gripping storyline and Emraan Hashmi’s nuanced performance, which many critics are calling one of his finest. The film also stars Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain, and Mukesh Tiwari in pivotal roles.
The film made headlines even before its release by holding a special premiere in Srinagar, marking the first red carpet event in the region in 38 years. Emraan Hashmi expressed his hope that this would send a message of normalcy and encourage more filmmakers to shoot in Jammu and Kashmir.
Produced by Excel Entertainment, Dreamzkrraft Entertainment, and Talisman Films, “Ground Zero” is made on a reported budget of ₹50 crore, with a significant portion of the filming taking place in Jammu and Kashmir. The coming week will be crucial in determining the film’s long-term success at the box office.
Key Highlights of “Ground Zero” Box Office Performance (India Net):
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹1.15 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹1.90 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹2.15 crore (early estimates)
- Total Weekend Collection: ₹5.20 crore (early estimates)
The film’s performance in the coming days will be closely watched to see if it can maintain its momentum and carve out a successful run at the box office.