Airlift has done well on its opening day at the box office, collecting Rs 12.35 crore on Day 1. The collections are on-par (probably a little above) of what was expected out of the film prior to release.
The word-of-mouth is excellent. Exhibitors inform that the audience has responded positively to the film and the occupancy grew quite significantly towards the end of the day yesterday.
On Saturday morning, Airlift has recorded higher occupancy as compared to Friday, especially at multiplexes in cities. Centres in Mumbai city were about 10% above yesterday. Other centres in the NCR region and Bangalore have also held on strongly today.
The fate of Airlift is dependent on how well it trends over the course of the weekend. Last year, Baby picked up by around 20% on Saturday. Airlift would have to show similar growth if it has to record a 42-43 crore weekend.
#IndicineFBO: We had predicted Rs 10.9 crore as the Day 1 collections of Airlift and the difference between our prediction and official collection is around 13%, making it our first accurate prediction of the year. Airlift was a difficult film to predict because word-of-mouth for such films can come into effect pretty quickly at multiplexes.
| Movie | Prediction | Official | |
| Wazir | 4.4 | 5.61 | + 27%, In accurate |
| Airlift | 10.9 | 12.35 | + 13%, Accurate |
| Kya Kool Hai Hum 3 | 9.3 | 8.15 | - 12%, Accurate |
| Mastizaade | 6.1 | 5.59 | - 8%, Accurate |
| Saala Khadoos | 2.2 | 2.19 | 0%, Accurate |
| Ghayal Once Again | 6.4 | 7.2 | + 12%, Accurate |
| Sanam Re | 5.5 | 5.04 | - 8%, Accurate |
| Fitoor | 5.2 | 3.61 | - 30%, Inaccurate |
| Neerja | 4.3 | 4.7 | + 8%, Accurate |
| Jai Gangajaal | 5.2 | 5.5 | + 6%, Accurate |
| Kapoor & Sons | 5.8 | 6.85 | + 18%, Inaccurate |
| Rocky Handsome | 6.3 | 5.39 | - 14%, Accurate |
| Ki and Ka | 6.3 | 7.27 | + 16%, Inaccurate |
| Fan | 21.9 | 19.2 | - 12%, Accurate |
| Baaghi | 9.4 | 11.94 | + 27%, Inaccurate |
| Azhar | 7.5 | 6.3 | - 16%, Inaccurate |
| Sarbjit | 4.2 | 3.69 | - 12%, Accurate |
| Housefull 3 | 17.4 | 15.21 | - 12%, Accurate |
| Udta Punjab | 8.9 | 10.05 | - 13%, Accurate |
| Sultan | 38.5 | 36.54 | - 5%, Accurate |
| Great Grand Masti | 5.8 | 2.5 | - 56%, Inaccurate |
| Dishoom | 9.8 | 11.02 | +12%, Accurate |
| Mohenjo Daro | 10.7 | 8.87 | - 17%, Inaccurate |
| Rustom | 12.6 | 14.11 | +12%, Accurate |
| Happy Bhaag Jayegi | 2.1 | 2.32 | +10%, Accurate |
| A Flying Jatt | 8.5 | 7.11 | - 16%, Inaccurate |
| Baar Baar Dekho | 9.1 | 6.81 | - 25%, Inaccurate |
| Freaky Ali | 2.4 | 2.5 | +4%, Accurate |
| Pink | 4.5 | 4.32 | -4%, Accurate |
| Raaz Reboot | 5.2 | 6.31 | + 21%, Inaccurate |
| MS Dhoni | 20.1 | 21.6 | +7%, Accurate |
| Mirzya | 4.0 | 2.2 | - 45%, Inaccurate |
| Shivaay | 10.7 | 10.24 | -4%, Accurate |
| ADHM | 12.4 | 13.3 | +7%, Accurate |
| Force 2 | 5.8 | 6.05 | +4%, Accurate |
| Dear Zindagi | 9.7 | 8.75 | -10%, Accurate |
| Kahaani 2 | 4.5 | 4.25 | -5%, Accurate |
| Befikre | 10.5 | 10.36 | -1%, Accurate |
| Dangal | 28.6 | 29.78 | +4%, Accurate |
Excellent collection
Wow.. I think 2nd day and 3rd day there will be an increase in collection
good collection
now today should be 14-15 cr
But, it won’t earn 100 crore. I guarantee or i will leave indicine forever.
With clash and with a niche genre still 12.35cr. That’s stunning to say the least!
MASTERPIECE MOVIE…
This Movie will be Super Hit .
Well deserved Hope its get Blockbuster Status .
Airlift success has given impetus to films like Azharuddin biopic which r based on real life events…excited.
awesome film…a great film to have a great weekend.. let’s keep the collection s sideways and enjoy a great movie…well done akki…
Now there is a chance to cross 100cr.
Tight slap on those Who were Saying Tht Airlift’s Opening Will Be same As KSKHH 3 .
This Much Opening With less screens, clash & Offbeat genre is Commendable.¡
Akshay kumar ki Movie Ki Opening Pe Kßhi Sandeh Nhi Karte ?
@Floppy-90% of your comments disappear because of 99% of dislikes. Have some shame ?
Indicine.. your prediction was perfect as per trade collection, which is 10.75 to 11 crore.
Akshay is known to inflate collections of his films.. just like Baby and Singh Is Bling.
Niche genre and clash. Still 12.35?
It’s awesome, to say at least.
believe me brothers believe me, its a masterpiece… no drama no nonsense, pure reality pure emotions….. best movie i’ve watched in a long time…. should be watched by every indian…. makes me feel proud to be and indian…. i started clapping at every awesome scene in the movie… was an awesome feeling….. please go and watch the movie guys…..
Akshay opening day Airlift < Ranveer day 10 collection with a shah rukh clash.
Go Tushaar Go!!!!!!!!' with 2600 screens with a rejection movie only 12.5? Anything less than 120 c means get ready to say bye bye to Akshay 2 and half decade career
100 cr is possible & has to be.planning to watch it on 26th January
Leave the world, haters of Akki
Going 2 watch 2night
super excited for #Airlift
And srkians
84 days 2 go for #Fan
Awesome
Gng to watch it today
Lets hope that movie grows 30% today and collection crosses 15 cr.
Airlift – 12 crore nett return from 2800 screens is a poor start.
Lol only 12cr
That is 20cr less than SR and people here compared him with Ajay
Akshay Kumar is just a small star like Saif,Tushar,Abhishek so don’t compare him with Khans,Raushan,Ajay even youngsters like Ranveer,Ranbir and Varun
Movie lifetime will be 150-160
Watched KKHH3. it made my day ?
It collect more than Jai Ho for sure
Going to watch Airlift – noon show 12.30 P.M.
“Ghayal Once Again” Will B Also Same Difference
Ur Predication 5+ But It Will Open 7+ Thn 10 15,Weekend Will B 30+..N Will Sunny’s Highest Grosser 4 Sure…Expec 90+
Airlift Will B 2nd Higest Grosser Of Akshay If Monday 6-7Cr
I hate akshay fans but i love akshay so definetly going to watch
Bcoz akshay shows a lot of respect to his co stars may b khans or roshan but his fans are just active on social networking but wont see his movies if they would than its opening might b easily 18 crore
only Megastar without edx scored 27 cr with a clash with highly acclaimed haider with better star Shahid. Here even with Tushaar this old man is just by a scratch ahead of Tushaar rejected film. Can’t wait to see how biggest non Khan megastar destroys Rustm this year. That’s when people like @alcoholic realizes how mighty this megastar is.