When it comes to Salman Khan’s movies, there’s no doubt about its outstanding box office performance. Ever since 2009 when ‘Wanted’ was released, there’s no turning back for this blockbuster actor. Even his average movies crosses 100 Crore mark in box office collection, that’s the craze about Salman Khan in Indian film industry.
After ‘Wanted’, the Dabangg actor never looked back and started a new era of Bollywood where box office numbers became such hype. His career drastically changed and he bagged several feats that only few actors in Bollywood have ever achieved. Now, his upcoming movie is releasing in such a crises period in India that it may affect the performance of the movie in box office and the 100 Crore+ streak of Salman Khan’s film may get affected.
Radhe vs. Covid-19 Pandemic: Effects on Movie’s Box Office Collection
Just like the previous trend, the most anticipated movie of Salman Khan is scheduled for a release on 13th May 2021 on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Initially Radhe was supposed to release last year but due to pandemic, it is releasing this year. We all are aware of on-going situation of Covid-19 in the country. The second wave of pandemic is worse than the first wave and due to high risk government is also imposing many restrictions on general public. Many malls, movie theatres are not operating these days which will directly affect the overall collection of the movie. There is no chance that pandemic situation will be controlled instantly in the end of April. If the on-going situation worsens in May, then this will directly affect the overall collection of the movie.
Talking about this upcoming movie, it is directed by Prabhu Deva and is a remake of Korean film ‘The Outlaws’. The movie is produced by Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and Atul Agnihotri and features popular actors Salman Khan, Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff in the lead roles. As far as the Radhe release is concerned, the film is going to premiered on May 13 in theatres, on Zee Plex and digitally through ZEE5 at the same time.
Salman Khan’s Movies (2010-2019): Indian Box Office Collection
| Movie Name | Overall B.O.C (Cr.) |
| Dabangg 3 | 146.11 |
| Bharat | 211.07 |
| Race 3 | 166.40 |
| Tiger Zinda Hai | 339.16 |
| Tubelight | 119.26 |
| Sultan | 300.45 |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 210.16 |
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 320.34 |
| Kick | 231.85 |
| Jai Ho | 116 |
| Dabangg 2 | 155.00 |
| Ek Tha Tiger | 198.78 |
| Bodyguard | 148.86 |
| Ready | 119.78 |
| Dabangg | 138.88 |
Will Radhe be able to register its name in Salman Khan’s 100 Crore+ Club?
As we all know, the most awaited movie of Salman Khan ‘Radhe’ is around the corner but the second wave of Covid-19 came as a nightmare for everyone in the country. It would have been a blockbuster movie of this year, but the on-going coronavirus situation is getting worse day-by-day. Is it really possible for ‘Radhe’ to reach 100 Crore+ club, especially at the time of such crises in India where people are even scared to move out of their homes.
Well, we all know Salman Khan’s fan following has no match. Fans are crazy about this Dabangg actor and his films but now the situation is not same. Even after having a big following, particularly in North region of India, there’s less chance for the movie to achieve this mark. The main reason is increasing cases of covid-19 in North India due to which many restrictions have been already imposed in many states and areas in these regions. Mumbai and Pune are worse affected by coronavirus which is really not good for the movie performance in box office. Even the situation in South India is not good, so the huge fan following in the region will also not be that helpful.
If somehow the coronavirus situation gets under control at the end of April–which we all know is quite impossible—still, it is not guaranteed that audience will instantly feel safe and step into theatres to watch the movie. Overall, it seems like Radhe might not be able to register its name in Salman’s 100 crore movies and the streak may break this time.
