Fateh Box Office Collection Day 1 Prediction: Sonu Sood's Action Film Faces Slow Start

Sonu Sood's latest film, Fateh, has been generating significant attention. This action thriller marks Sonu's debut as a director, with him also taking on writing and production roles. The film features Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, Naseeruddin Shah, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. Its captivating trailer has sparked considerable interest among audiences.

The storyline of Fateh centres on a former special operations officer, portrayed by Sonu Sood, who confronts a formidable cybercrime syndicate. Jacqueline Fernandez plays an ethical hacker aiding him in this mission. As the movie releases today, there is much speculation about its potential box office performance.

Film business expert Rohit Jaiswal shared insights on Fateh's box office prospects. He predicts a modest start for the film today, estimating it will earn around Rs 1.5 crores on its first day. However, strong word of mouth could boost its performance over the weekend.

Since the release of Fateh's trailer, comparisons have been drawn with Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. Addressing this, Sonu explained to India Today Digital that they faced challenges during filming due to limited fighters for action scenes. "The problem was, we hired around 70-80 fighters for about three major action sequences. In a single shot, we show 70 people getting killed by my character. Now, we didn't have enough people for the remaining action sequences," he said.

Sonu further elaborated that they reused fighters with masks due to logistical constraints: "Because we had already shown the faces of the fighters earlier, we decided to cast them again with masks. We considered the possibility of people thinking this looks like Animal, but it was a technical necessity." The fighters were sourced from Mexico and South Africa, making immediate replacements impractical.

The decision to recycle fighters was deemed the most feasible option under these circumstances. This approach ensured continuity in action sequences without compromising on quality or safety standards.