Sky Force flops despite ₹135 crore haul - what went wrong for Bollywood?

Bollywood's 2025 release Sky Force, despite grossing ₹134.93 crore, is classified as a flop, trailing behind blockbuster hits like Chhaava, which amassed ₹615.39 crore.

Sky Force's initial earnings showed promise with a ₹15.30 crore opening day and ₹73.20 crore in four days, but its eight-day total of ₹99.70 crore failed to sustain momentum.

"Sky Force's performance is disappointing given the ₹135 crore haul," industry analysts note, highlighting the film's inability to convert early interest into sustained box office success.

Comparatively, Chhaava's ₹225.28 crore in eight days and Raid 2's ₹98.89 crore over the same period underscore the competitive landscape.

Box office stats:
- Sky Force: ₹134.93 crore total, ₹15.30 crore opening day, ₹73.20 crore four-day, ₹99.70 crore eight-day
- Chhaava: ₹615.39 crore total, ₹33.10 crore opening day, ₹121.43 crore four-day, ₹225.28 crore eight-day
- Raid 2: ₹174.58 crore total, ₹19.71 crore opening day, ₹73.83 crore four-day, ₹98.89 crore eight-day

The film's underperformance despite a strong start suggests issues with audience retention and competition from other hits. Bollywood's market in 2025 remains fiercely competitive, with only a few films achieving blockbuster status.

This scenario raises questions about Sky Force's marketing, content appeal, and timing, factors critical in Bollywood's dynamic box office environment.

Bollywood's Sky Force grossed ₹135 crore but is deemed a flop, failing to match hits like Chhaava's ₹615 crore haul. Despite a strong opening, Sky Force's ₹99.7 crore eight-day total lagged behind competitors, raising questions about its underperformance in the competitive 2025 market.