Key Points
- ‘Kesari Veer’ released on 23 May 2025, starring Sunil Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi, and Vivek Oberoi.
- Despite a strong trailer response, the film has failed to attract audiences to theatres.
- Four-day box office collection is struggling to reach even ₹1 crore against a massive ₹60 crore budget.
- Opening day collection: ₹25 lakh; second day: ₹30 lakh; third day: ₹35 lakh; fourth day (so far): ₹2 lakh.
- Industry experts predict ‘Kesari Veer’ could be the biggest box office disaster of 2025.
Mumbai: The much-anticipated action drama ‘Kesari Veer’, featuring Bollywood veterans Sunil Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi, and Vivek Oberoi, hit theatres on May 23, 2025. The film’s trailer generated significant buzz, with many expecting a strong box office performance. However, the reality has been starkly different, as the film faces a disastrous run at the box office.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹25 lakh
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹30 lakh
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹35 lakh
- Day 4 (Monday, so far): ₹2 lakh (expected to reach ₹10 lakh by day’s end)
Despite a weekend release and a star-studded cast, ‘Kesari Veer’ has failed to cross even the ₹1 crore mark in its first four days a shocking result for a film made on a lavish ₹60 crore budget.
Audience Response and Industry Reaction
The film’s underwhelming performance has left industry insiders and trade analysts stunned. Despite high expectations and a big promotional push, moviegoers have largely stayed away from theatres. Word-of-mouth has been largely negative, with critics pointing to weak storytelling and lackluster execution as major drawbacks.
Can ‘Kesari Veer’ Recover?
With such a poor theatrical run, the chances of ‘Kesari Veer’ recovering its massive production costs look slim. Even the sale of digital and satellite rights is unlikely to bridge the huge gap, given the film’s negative buzz and box office numbers. Trade experts are already calling it the biggest flop of 2025, and possibly one of the costliest disasters in recent Bollywood history.
Budget vs. Collection: The Stark Reality
- Production Budget: ₹60 crore
- Total Box Office Collection (4 days): less than ₹90 lakh (may reach ₹1 crore by end of day 4)
- Recovery Needed: Over ₹59 crore
With collections this poor, ‘Kesari Veer’ is unlikely to even scratch the surface of its investment, cementing its status as a major box office bomb.
