‘Vedaa’ box office collection day 1: The John Abraham starrer ends up being the 2nd-most preferred film on Independence Day after Stree 2; earns Rs 6.50 crore |

Vedaa, directed by Nikhil Advani and featuring John Abraham and Sharvari, had a modest opening at the box office, earning Rs 6.50 crore on Independence Day. Despite the holiday boost, it ranked as the second most popular Hindi film, trailing behind the powerhouse Stree 2. The stiff competition led to fewer screenings, but clashes are inevitable on major holiday weekends like this one.
Vedaa aims to reach Rs 23-24 crore over its extended 5-day weekend, fueled by decent word of mouth.With no major releases in the coming weeks, the film might sustain at lower levels, but its potential is limited. As Stree 2 dominates, Vedaa will likely hold its spot as the second choice, surpassing Khel Khel Mein in popularity.

The Nikkhil Advani directorial marks John Abraham’s box office return after the massive success of Pathaan, but the buzz surrounding his follow-up film faded due to constant release delays. Had Vedaa or Tehran released earlier in 2023, the initial excitement might have been stronger. Despite this, the focus now is on hoping Vedaa achieves decent box office results.

Abhimanyu (John Abraham), a former Gorkha Regiment soldier, was court-martialled for disobeying orders in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and is now ineligible for future government benefits.

In Barmer, Rajasthan, casteism is rampant. Vedaa (Sharvari), born into a Dalit family, faces oppression from higher castes. Abhimanyu, hired to train young adults in Barmer, defies the norms by secretly coaching Vedaa in boxing, empowering her to fight despite the societal barriers.