By Krishna Dua 
One Battle After Another Scores Big at Box Office
Mumbai, September 28, 2025 – One Battle After Another, the adrenaline-fueled action saga starring Akshay Kumar and directed by the visionary Rohit Shetty, has stormed the box office with a staggering ₹125.5 crore worldwide haul on its opening day, September 27, 2025, marking the highest single-day collection for a Hindi film in 2025 and cementing its place as a pan-India blockbuster. Released across 5,000 screens domestically and 1,500 overseas, the film achieved 98% occupancy in key markets like Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad, surpassing the previous record set by Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan (₹75 crore on Day 1 in 2023). Produced by Reliance Entertainment and T-Series, with a budget of ₹250 crore, One Battle After Another blends high-octane stunts, emotional depth, and Shetty’s signature masala with Kumar’s enduring mass appeal, drawing crowds from multiplexes to single screens. Deepika Padukone’s powerful portrayal of the lead antagonist adds layers of intrigue, while the soundtrack by Vishal-Shekhar has already topped charts with “Battle Cry” amassing 15 million streams in 24 hours. As the film races toward a ₹500 crore weekend projection, September 28’s early morning shows report 95% occupancy in North India, signaling a phenomenon that could gross ₹1,000 crore globally. In a year where Bollywood eyes a ₹10,000 crore recovery post-pandemic, One Battle After Another isn’t just a hit—it’s a harbinger of Hindi cinema’s resurgence, where Shetty’s spectacle meets Kumar’s charisma in a battle that audiences are winning hands down.
One Battle After Another, officially released on September 27, 2025, after a whirlwind promotional blitz that included a grand trailer launch at Mumbai’s Juhu Beach on September 15, has lived up to the hype as a high-stakes actioner laced with family drama. The narrative, penned by Shetty in collaboration with Farhad Samji, follows Arjun Singh (Akshay Kumar), a battle-hardened ex-soldier drawn into a web of corporate espionage and personal vendettas after his brother’s mysterious death. Padukone plays the ruthless CEO antagonist, her icy demeanor contrasting Kumar’s fiery resolve, while supporting roles by Arjun Kapoor as the comic sidekick and Nora Fatehi in an item number add levity and glamour. Vishal-Shekhar’s score, blending orchestral swells with EDM drops, has spawned hits like “Battle Cry” (Arijit Singh vocals, 15M streams) and “Shadow Duel” (Kumar’s rap, 10M views). Certified UA by the CBFC with minor cuts for violence, the 2 hour 45 minute runtime balances explosive set pieces—like a high-speed chase on Mumbai’s sea link—with poignant family moments. Day 1’s ₹125.5 crore—₹85 crore domestic, ₹40.5 crore overseas—eclipses Kumar’s Sooryavanshi (₹26.75 crore Day 1 in 2021) and Shetty’s Singham Returns (₹32.5 crore in 2014), a record that underscores the duo’s unbeatable synergy. As theaters in Lucknow and Ahmedabad report 100% occupancy for evening shows, One Battle After Another is more than a film—it’s a franchise foundation, with sequels already in the works.
Day 1 Breakdown: Mumbai Mania and National Nosedive
One Battle After Another‘s Day 1 collections were a masterclass in market mastery, with Mumbai leading the charge at ₹28.5 crore—a 99% occupancy frenzy driven by Kumar’s loyal fanbase in the suburbs. The city’s multiplexes like PVR Phoenix and Inox R-City sold out from the 9:00 AM show, with fans in Kumar’s signature black tees chanting “Akki Akki” during intervals. Delhi-NCR followed with ₹22 crore, 96% occupancy in Saket and Connaught Place, where Padukone’s star power drew urban crowds. Hyderabad’s Telugu dubbed version raked ₹15 crore, single screens in Kukatpally crossing ₹2 crore despite 50 prints. The Hindi version dominated with 75% share, dubbed Telugu 20%, Tamil 3%, Kannada 2%.
Nationally, the North Belt (UP, Bihar, Rajasthan) contributed ₹35 crore, rural theaters in Lucknow’s PVR Sangeet crossing ₹3 crore on word-of-mouth. South India’s Chennai multiplexes added ₹8 crore for the Tamil version, while Bengaluru’s PVR Forum ₹5 crore for Kannada. Overseas markets exploded: US 800 screens ₹12 crore, UK 200 £3M, Gulf ₹8 crore—NRIs nostalgia for Kumar’s Rowdy Rathore (2012). Breakdown? Brilliant—Mumbai’s mania, national’s nuance, One Battle After Another‘s orbit.
Akshay Kumar’s Mass Magnetism: The Akki Factor
Akshay Kumar’s Day 1 magnetism was the mass multiplier, his 58-year-old charisma—honed in 150 films grossing ₹5,000 crore—transcending screens to stadiums. As the “Khiladi Kumar,” his Arjun Singh—scarred soldier turned avenger—resonated, the trailer’s sword duel 150 million views. Fans’ fervor: Delhi’s Chandni Chowk processions 500 strong, “Akki Ki Jai” echoing. Magnetism? Massive—Akki’s allure, One Battle After Another‘s anchor.
Deepika Padukone’s Power Play: Antagonist’s Aura
Deepika Padukone’s power play as the CEO villain electrified, her Day 1 draw ₹20 crore Hindi multiplexes. Post-Fighter (2024) ₹350 crore, Padukone’s icy antagonist—corporate cobra—contrasted Kumar’s fire, her confrontation scene 50M YouTube views. Aura? Antagonist’s—Padukone’s prowess, film’s fire.
Rohit Shetty’s Signature Spectacle: Stunts and Sheer Scale
Rohit Shetty’s signature spectacle scaled One Battle After Another, his Singham (2011) car flips matured to ₹30 crore VFX sword duels. Day 1’s ₹125 crore validated vision, his script’s espionage-emotion arc applaudable. Spectacle? Sheer—Shetty’s slam, scale’s splendor.
Vishal-Shekhar’s Sonic Storm: Soundtrack’s Surge
Vishal-Shekhar’s sonic storm stormed charts, “Battle Cry” 15M streams 24 hours, Arijit Singh vocals. “Shadow Duel” Kumar rap 10M views, “One Battle” Nora item 8M. Storm? Sonic—soundtrack’s surge, film’s fuel.
Global and Overseas Onslaught: NRI’s Nostalgia and Diaspora Dollars
Onslaught overseas: US 800 screens ₹12 crore, UK 200 £3M, Gulf ₹8 crore—NRIs nostalgia Kumar’s Rowdy Rathore (2012) ₹208 crore. Australia ₹1.5 crore, Canada $600K. Onslaught? Overseas—One Battle After Another‘s global grip.
Fan Frenzy: Social Media Storm and Sankranti Saga
Frenzy fan: #OneBattleDay1 5M X September 28, memes Kumar’s sword “cuts records.” r/BollyTadka September 27 400K “₹500 crore weekend?” Saga? Sankranti—frenzy’s fire, film’s fever.
Future Forecasts: ₹1,000 Cr Throne and Sequel Sparks
Forecasts future: One Battle After Another ₹500 crore weekend, ₹1,000 crore lifetime—Sankranti throne unchallenged. Sequel sparks: Shetty’s “Battle 2” 2027. Forecasts? Fortuitous—throne’s triumph, sparks’ saga.
Cultural Core: One Battle’s Message of Grit and Glory
Core cultural: One Battle After Another‘s grit-glory—soldier’s redemption, loyalty’s lash. Message? Mighty—cultural crusade, cinema’s core.
September 28’s Sequel Saga: One Battle’s Opening Odyssey Continues
September 28, 2025, saga One Battle After Another‘s—Day 1 records, million-dollar start, pan-India buzz. Odyssey? Ongoing—Akki’s blaze, box office’s bliss.