Made in Rs 150 crore, this film couldn't even earn Rs 3 crore on Day 1, became box office flop, was first film to..., lead actors were...
Made in Rs 150 crore, this film couldn't even earn Rs 3 crore on Day 1, became box office flop, was first film to..., lead actors were...
Akshay Kumar was the first actor to return to the silver screen after the second wave of COVID-19, with the release of Bellbottom. The film was largely received, but its box office business remained lukewarm due to Covid protocols and limited capacity. Release in 2021, the film made on a budget of Rs 150 crore, minted just Rs 2.75 crore on day 1.
Bell Bottom did not release in Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala as theatres were shut in those states due to pandemic. Also, the film was released in other states with 50 per cent occupancy. Overall, the Akshay Kumar-starrer earned Rs 50 crore at the worldwide box office, and Rs 30.63 crore in India, according to a report by Bollywood Hungama.
Set in the 80s, Bell Bottom was opened to mix reviews. The spy thriller is about a real-life hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight in 1984. Akshay Kumar portrays the role of a RAW agent who helps get the Indian hostages back to the country. The film also stars Lara Dutta, who essays the role of former Prime Minster Indira Gandhi, who was in power at that time. While Vaani Kapoor plays Akshay's wife, Huma Qureshi, Adil Hussain and Aniruddh Dave also portray pivotal roles in the film.
Helmed by Ranjit M.Tewari, Bell Bottom is bankrolled by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani under their respective banners Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment. After its theatrical release, Akshay Kumar's espionage thriller is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
While updating about its digital release, Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India said, 'The movie has been received well by the audiences, and it's our endeavour to take this story to a worldwide audience. Packed with a riveting script and great performances, it is one of the stellar additions to our content library.'
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