Emraan Hashmi’s much-anticipated film Ground Zero hit theatres on 25th April. The film’s release comes at a time when Sunny Deol’s Jaat is already winning hearts, and Akshay Kumar’s Kesari 2 continues its strong box office run after releasing last week.

Based on the real-life heroics of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dubey, Ground Zero showcases one of the most daring missions of the BSF — the operation to eliminate dreaded terrorist Ghazi Baba. As the film enters its second day in cinemas, let’s take a look at how it’s performing at the box office.

Ground Zero Box Office Collection So Far

According to data from Sacknilk, a platform tracking box office collections, Ground Zero raked in Rs 1.15 crore on its opening day. By 10:25 am on the second day, early estimates suggest the film had collected another Rs 1.78 crore. This brings the total box office collection so far to Rs 2.93 crore. It’s important to note that these numbers are preliminary and subject to change.

Ground Zero’s Budget and the Impact of Jaat-Kesari 2 Competition

As per Times of India, the budget of Ground Zero stands at Rs 50 crore. In comparison, Sunny Deol’s Jaat was made on a massive Rs 100 crore budget, and Akshay Kumar’s Kesari 2 on an even bigger Rs 150 crore.

While Ground Zero benefits from a relatively smaller budget, it faces stiff competition from two blockbuster films already dominating the box office. Mixed reviews have also added to the challenges faced by the movie.

It remains to be seen whether Ground Zero can pick up momentum over the weekend or if it will struggle to make its mark. The final weekend collection will reveal whether Emraan Hashmi’s film lands among the hits or finds itself listed as a box office disappointment.