Badass ravikumarstarring Himesh Reshammiya and Emraan Hashmi in lead roles has made a strong debut at the domestic box office.
The action film reportedly collected Rs 2.75 crore net on its opening day, according to estimates from Sacnilk. The film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 17.28% on its first day, with morning shows starting at 13% and growing steadily to 25.48% for the night screenings.
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The film, a spin-off of the 2014 movie The Xpose, is directed by Keith Gomes and features an ensemble cast including Prabhu devaManish Wadhwa, Kirti kulhari, Sanjay mishraSunny Leone, and Saurabh Sachdeva. According to box office reports, Badass Ravikumar performed particularly well in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as single-screen theatres.
Despite facing competition from other releases, the film has managed to surpass Loveyapa, Sky Force and Deva at the box office on Friday. The film’s performance over the weekend will determine its continued success.
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Announced in 2022 and filmed in locations across Oman and India, the movie wrapped production in 2024. The spin-off received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, though positive word-of-mouth has contributed to its strong box office performance. Social media users have praised the film, calling it a “full-on masala entertainer.”
One major advantage for the film is that it has already recovered its production costs. Made on a budget of Rs 20 crore, the movie has secured its investment through music sales and subsidies. The soundtrack has performed well, with its label paying a significant amount, while digital and satellite rights have also been sold.
In this musical action entertainer, Reshammiya reprises his role as Ravi Kumar, a maverick cop known for his unconventional methods. To authentically portray the ‘badass’ persona, Reshammiya underwent significant preparation. He adopted a distinctive look featuring long hair and dark glasses to embody the character’s rugged demeanor. Understanding the importance of impactful dialogue delivery, he focused on mastering the film’s unique, rhyming one-liners, ensuring they resonated with the intended dramatic flair. Additionally, Reshammiya immersed himself in the 1980s Bollywood style, which the film emulates, to capture the era’s essence and enhance his performance. His dedication to these aspects aimed to bring authenticity and depth to the character of Ravi Kumar.
