Akshay Kumar's Latest Film Beats Maidaan In Advance Booking Race
Akshay Kumar, a leading action star in Bollywood, is currently in the spotlight for his latest film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. This action-packed movie, also featuring Tiger Shroff, Alaya F, Manushi Chhillar, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is eagerly awaited by fans. Scheduled for release on April 10, the film's advance booking has already commenced, drawing significant attention.
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is not just another release; it's one of the most anticipated films of the year. It marks the first collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. The promotional materials, including teasers and trailers, have successfully generated considerable excitement among the audience. The response to the advance booking of this action entertainer has been notably strong.

According to Sacnilk's report, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has sold approximately 9.5K tickets across 2.6K shows in India within the first 24 hours of advance booking, amassing a collection of Rs 27.58 lakhs. The breakdown of ticket sales is as follows:
| Format | Collection (INR) |
|---|---|
| Hindi 2D | 1,162,588.16 |
| Hindi 3D | 1,515,517.65 |
| Hindi IMAX 3D | 77,330.91 |
| Hindi IMAX 2D | 2,920 |
| All India Total | 2,758,356 [27.58 Lac] |
The film has also set an impressive average ticket price (ATP) across different formats, with Hindi 2D at Rs 228, Hindi 3D at Rs 285, Hindi IMAX 3D at Rs 504, and Hindi IMAX 2D at Rs 450. A total of 2667 shows have been scheduled for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
In an interesting turn of events, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is set to have a box office clash with Ajay Devgn's Maidaan. However, in terms of advance booking within the first 24 hours, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has outperformed Maidaan, which reportedly collected Rs 10 lakhs.
Ajay Devgn commented on the competition between the two films, stating that he does not view it as a clash but acknowledges that releasing two films simultaneously is not ideal due to certain obligations. The outcome of this box office battle post-release remains highly anticipated by fans and industry watchers alike.