Ground Zero box office collection Day 2

Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and starring Emraan Hashmi, Sai Tamhankar, and Zoya Hussain, '

Ground Zero

' hit theatres on April 25, 2025. Based on

BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey

’s heroic 2003 operation, the film earned Rs 1.15 crore on Day 1, but audience response has been lukewarm.
Slow Momentum at the Box Office
The momentum for 'Ground Zero' stayed slow on its second day. According to a report by Sacnilk.com, the film earned around Rs 1.90 crore (early estimates) on Saturday, taking its two-day total to Rs 3.05 crore. This shows the film’s struggle to pull in larger audiences. Despite its patriotic theme and strong performances, 'Ground Zero' has not managed to create much excitement among mass viewers.
Critical Appreciation, But Low Audience Turnout

While critics have praised 'Ground Zero' for its sincere storytelling and Emraan Hashmi’s powerful performance, audience turnout in theatres has been quite low. The film’s realistic style and specific subject might have limited its appeal to a smaller audience. Without a strong jump in weekend collections, the chances of a big turnaround look unlikely.

A Story Blending Action and Emotion
Blending action, real events, and deep emotion, 'Ground Zero' sets out to tell the powerful story of India’s crucial counterterrorism operation. Yet, its underwhelming box office performance means it might face a tough road ahead unless audiences rally behind it soon.

Emraan Hashmi Reflects on Kashmir and the Film’s Significance
In an interview with News18, given just days before the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday, Emraan Hashmi spoke about the long-standing turmoil in the Valley. He reflected on how meaningful the

Srinagar premiere

of 'Ground Zero' was, especially considering the region’s history of conflict. Emraan mentioned that Kashmir is a beautiful place with wonderful people, but it had suffered due to the insurgency during the late 1990s and early 2000s — a period that the film also touches upon.
The Jannat actor shared his belief that films can be more than just entertainment, describing cinema as a powerful unifier. He expressed hope that the Srinagar screening of Ground Zero would send a message of hope and peace. Emraan explained that when people from different backgrounds come together in a cinema hall to watch a film, they share the same emotions, and when the lights dim, it becomes clear how cinema can bring people together.