John Abraham’s The Diplomat is maintaining a steady run at the box office after a decent start. Inspired by the real-life story of Indian diplomat JP Singh and Uzma Ahmed, the film hit theatres on Friday and received positive reviews. Strong word-of-mouth has further contributed to its stable performance in cinemas.
The Diplomat Box Office Collection Day 3
According to Sacnilk, the film opened on Friday (Holi holiday) with a collection of ₹4 crore. While it witnessed a growth in earnings on Saturday, the increase wasn’t drastic, with the film collecting ₹4.65 crore—marking a 16.25 percent rise. The numbers remained steady on Sunday at ₹4.65 crore, bringing its total domestic earnings to ₹13.30 crore. On Sunday, The Diplomat recorded an overall 19.61 percent occupancy in the Hindi market.
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Compared to other 2025 Bollywood releases, The Diplomat has performed fairly well. It has surpassed the opening weekend collections of several films, including Crazxy (₹3.75 crore), Superboys of Malegaon (₹1.82 crore), Mere Husband Ki Biwi (₹4.45 crore), Badass Ravi Kumar (₹6.15 crore), Loveyapa (₹4.55 crore), and Emergency (₹10.35 crore).
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The Diplomat vs Chhaava
Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which has been running in theatres for a month, continues to challenge new releases, including The Diplomat. On its fifth Sunday, Chhaava collected ₹8 crore, significantly higher than The Diplomat’s ₹4.65 crore.
About The Diplomat
Directed by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat boasts an ensemble cast featuring Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, and Revathi in pivotal roles.
