Tomorrow, John Abraham's much-awaited Attack Part 1 will release in cinemas, and this action-adventure will be crucial for the actor. Although the trailer of the film has impressed people, unfortunately, the film is releasing just a week after SS Rajamouli's RRR. The Ram Charan-Jr NTR's film has set new benchmarks, and it is making waves across the globe. Similarly, Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files, that released on March 11, continues to pull the audience to cinemas.
So with these two giants, what are the chances of Attack at the box office? What will be the fate of John's film? Considering the fact that there are two huge money-spinners out there, will it cause damage to Abraham's actioner? We got in touch with some pronounced trade analysts and got their perspectives about Attack.
Celebrated film analyst Taran Adarsh said that the film will get a severe blow from Rajamouli's directorial. "RRR will definitely be a strong competitor to Attack. Both the films (RRR and TKF) are going strong, especially RRR. Rajamouli's film has consolidated the lost faith, and it is doing exceptionally well everywhere. The Kashmir Files will enter into its fourth week, so comparatively, the impact will be less... but the film will perform strongly during the weekend." When it comes to opening day figures, Taran said, "Nothing exact can be assumed right now, but the exhibitors will not let go of RRR, and the same goes for The Kashmir Files." Adarsh also feels that Attack will have a single-digit opening, "Double-digit opening is a far reality, it is not possible. However, let's wait and watch, as the screen counts haven't been done yet." Taran said. He also pointed out that both, RRR and Attack have been distributed by Pen Studios, so they will plan accordingly.
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On the other hand, popular trade expert Ramesh Bala also agreed with the fact that Attack will have to suffer the heat of RRR. Ramesh said, "It will be a tough time for Attack. However, the core audience of John Abraham, who loves mass-action films, will go and watch it. But, the movie will have to face the wrath of RRR." Bala also mentioned another valid point that says, "There is a sense of fatigue among the audience. Just a week before... there was RRR, and now another action film. So, this might also go against the film." Mr Bala has been for being an expert trade analyst in South India. So, when he was asked about the chances of John's movie in the South, he instantly said, "The film will have a difficult journey in the South, there is no buzz for Attack." He continued, "RRR is already going super-strong, and in the coming weeks, we are having KGF 2 and Beast. So, people in South India will wait for these films." Speaking about the opening day collection, Ramesh predicts that John's film has potential, and the film can open under the range of Rs 8-10 crores nett. He also mentioned that if the film's word-of-mouth is exceptionally positive, the collection can see an upward trend.
Now, let's see how well the audience responds to John Abraham's Attack. John Abraham's Attack stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Rakul Preet Singh in primary roles.
