Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, a biographical drama directed by Randeep Hooda, has been creating quite a buzz in the Bollywood industry. The film, which marks Hooda’s directorial debut, takes audiences through the life and struggles of the significant freedom fighter, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
Early Collections
The film kicked off with a rather humble start, collecting just Rs 1.05 crore on its opening day. However, it picked up pace on the second day, earning Rs 2.25 crore, witnessing a surge of more than 100%. The film continued its momentum on the third day, collecting Rs 2.60 crore, bringing its first weekend’s earnings to Rs 5.9 crore. Interestingly, Randeep Hooda’s directorial debut has not been the only film making headlines. Kunal Kemmu’s directorial debut Madgaon Express, starring Pratik Gandhi, Nora Fatehi, Divyenndu, and Avinash Tiwary, has also been gaining traction at the box office. According to the makers, Madgaon Express earned Rs 2.81 crore on Sunday, taking the total collection in India to Rs 7.16 crore. This means that Madgaon Express opening weekend collection has overtaken that of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which managed to collect Rs 5.9 crore over the same period.
The Cast and Crew
The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Randeep Hooda himself, Ankita Lokhande, Amit Sial, and Mrinal Dutt. The film has been produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, Randeep Hooda, and Yogesh Rahar, with Anwar Ali, Panchali Chakraborty, Sam Khan, and Roopa Pandit all contributing to its co-production.
Randeep Hooda on Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
In an interview, Hooda expressed his views about the film. He described it as an engaging and well-made movie that uncovers the history we weren’t taught in school, particularly the significant contribution of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar to India’s independence struggle.
The Film’s Plot
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar delves into the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a leader of the Hindu nationalist movement. The film explores his publications, the clandestine Abhinav Bharat Society he founded, and the development of the Hindutva nationalist political philosophy. Despite the initial slow start, the film seems to be gaining an upward trajectory, with Sunday seeing the highest number of footfalls. The movie’s Hindi occupancy was reported to be 18.90 percent on its third day. This positive word of mouth among viewers is likely to boost the film’s performance in the coming days.
As the film continues to play in theatres, audiences and critics alike are eagerly watching its performance. With its intriguing plot, stellar cast, and the novelty of Hooda’s directorial debut, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar has all the makings of a memorable film. Whether it manages to leave a lasting imprint on the box office, only time will tell.