Kill: Box Office Collection, Verdict, and Lesser-Known Facts
“Kill” is a crime action thriller film. The movie features a cast including Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Abhishek Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Harsh Chhaya. It was directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, who also wrote the film’s story and dialogues. This film marked the Bollywood debut of its lead actor, Lakshya, who had previously worked in several TV serials such as Warrior High, Adhuri Kahaani Hamari, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, and Porus.
Release, Runtime, and Screen Count
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It was released in India on approximately 1000 screens and in overseas markets on about 400 screens. In total, “Kill” was released worldwide on roughly 1400 screens on July 5, 2024.
Kill: Lifetime Worldwide Box Office Collection
The film’s box office performance saw a steady run.
- Day 1 India Collection: ₹1.30 crore
- First Weekend Collection: ₹6.05 crore
- First Week Collection: ₹11.20 crore
- Lifetime India Net Collection: ₹23.21 crore
- Lifetime India Gross Collection: ₹27.60 crore
The film also achieved a record-breaking collection in overseas markets, earning approximately ₹18 crore. The total lifetime worldwide collection for “Kill” stands at ₹45.60 crore.
Budget, Verdict, and IMDb Rating
The budget for “Kill” was approximately ₹22 crore. Based on its collections, the film was declared a “Semi-Hit” at the box office. The film holds an IMDb rating of 7.7.
It is noted that the film was released at a challenging time. When “Kill” hit theaters, films like Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, Chandu Champion, and Kalki 2898 AD were already running successfully at the box office. Furthermore, the release of Akshay Kumar’s Sarfira just one week later led to a reduction in the number of shows for “Kill”. Had the timing been different, the film might have become a Superhit or even a Blockbuster.
Fascinating Facts About the Movie “Kill”
Here are some interesting and lesser-known facts about the film:
- Train-Based Shooting: 90% of the film was shot on a train.
- Hollywood Remake: The producers of the John Wick film series have acquired the rights to “Kill,” and a Hollywood remake is expected soon.
- Inspired by a True Story: The film’s story is inspired by a real-life incident. The character played by Lakshya is based on Gurkha soldier Vishnu Shrestha. On September 2, 2010, 30 to 40 dacoits attempted to rob the Maurya Express train traveling from Ranchi to Gorakhpur. When some of them started harassing a girl, Indian Army soldier Vishnu Shrestha heard her screams, intervened, and single-handedly fought off all the assailants with his Khukri knife. He was honored with several medals for his bravery.
The Future of Actor Lakshya
With his performance, Bollywood has found a good actor in Lakshya. If nepotism does not become a hindrance, he has the potential to become a superstar. The commentary notes that actors like Tiger Shroff continue to get films despite poor acting, dialogue delivery, and a string of flops and disasters. If an actor like Lakshya does not receive more film offers after delivering such a good movie, it could be detrimental to the future of Bollywood, especially since many new actors lack strong acting skills.
