John Abraham’s latest film, The Diplomat, had a below-average opening on Friday. Despite generating significant buzz with its trailer, the excitement did not translate into strong box office numbers. Now, the film will have to rely on word of mouth to perform well over its opening weekend. However, it faces tough competition from Chhaava, which, despite being in its fifth week, continues to perform strongly. If Chhaava remains the top choice for moviegoers, The Diplomat will need to gain momentum to improve its box office earnings.
The Diplomat is a Bollywood action thriller directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah. Starring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, the film is set against the backdrop of India–Pakistan relations, delving into themes of diplomacy and the personal challenges faced by diplomats. It was released in theaters on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the Holi festival.
The Indian box office collection of “The Diplomat” is as follows:
| Day | Net Collection (in ₹ ) | |
| Day 1 | First Friday | 4.03 Cr |
| Day 2 | First Saturday | 4.68 Cr |
| Day 3 | First Sunday | 4.74 Cr |
| Day 4 | First Monday | 1.53 Cr |
| Day 5 | First Tuesday | 1.51 Cr |
| Day 6 | First Wednesday | 1.52 Cr |
| Day 7 | First Thursday | 1.44 Cr |
| Week 1 | 19.45 Cr | |
| Day 8 | Second Friday | 1.27 Cr |
| Day 9 | Second Saturday | 2.52 Cr |
| Day 10 | Second Saturday | 2.74 Cr |
| Day 11 | Second Monday | 1.08 Cr |
| Day 12 | Second Tuesday | 1.06 Cr |
| Day 13 | Second Wednesday | 1.03 Cr |
| Day 14 | Second Thursday | 0.98 Cr |
| Week 2 | 10.68 Cr | |
| Day 15 | Third Friday | 0.88 Cr |
| Day 16 | Third Saturday | 1.31 Cr |
| Day 17 | Third Sunday | 0.92 Cr |
| Day 18 | Third Monday | 0.73 Cr |
| Day 19 | Third Tuesday | 0.58 Cr |
| Day 20 | Third Wednesday | 0.46 Cr |
| Day 21 | Third Thursday | 0.42 Cr |
| Week 3 | 5.30 Cr | |
| Week 4 | 1.85 Cr | |
| Total Collection | 37.28 Cr |
**: Estimated figure
