Republic Day holds a special place in everyone’s heart, and Bollywood filmmakers often take advantage of this occasion by releasing their films on this auspicious day. As the highly anticipated movie ‘Fighter,’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, hits theaters this Republic Day, let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore the box office records of films released on January 26 in the last decade.

The Star-Studded Lineup

Republic Day 2024 witnesses the release of ‘Fighter,’ marking Hrithik Roshan’s return to the big screen after a significant hiatus. However, before diving into the fate of this film, let’s revisit the box office performances of notable films released on this day over the past ten years.

Republic Day Released Movies

Agneepath (2012)

Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Fighter‘ is not his first film to grace the cinemas on Republic Day. Before this, the actor starred in the 2012 release ‘Agneepath,’ alongside Sanjay Dutt and Priyanka Chopra. The film, released on January 26, 2012, collected approximately 115 crores in India and surpassed 190.26 crores worldwide.

Race (2013)

Saif Ali Khan‘s ‘Race’ franchise boasts one of the most significant films in his career. The suspense-filled thriller, released on January 25, 2013, earned a net lifetime collection of 100 crores in India and a worldwide business of 173.36 crores.

Jai Ho (2014)

Salman Khan, known for strategically choosing release dates, presented ‘Jai Ho’ on Republic Day. The film garnered 116 crores in India and an impressive 195 crores worldwide, showcasing Salman’s box office prowess.

Baby (2015)

Akshay Kumar and Taapsee Pannu starrer ‘Baby,’ based on counter-terrorism missions, hit theaters three days before Republic Day in 2015. Despite collecting 95 crores in India, the movie achieved a global collection of around 140 crores.

Airlift (2016)

Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood star known for patriotic films, contributed to Republic Day with ‘Airlift.’ This movie, portraying real-life incidents, earned a total of 128 crores in India.

Kaabil (2017)

Hrithik Roshan’s third Republic Day release, ‘Kaabil,’ premiered on January 25, 2017, alongside Yami Gautam. The romantic action thriller crossed the 100-crore mark in India and surpassed 200 crores globally.

Raees (2017)

In a clash of titans, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’ and Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Kaabil’ hit theaters on the same day. ‘Raees’ achieved a remarkable business of approximately 281.44 crores worldwide, with an Indian collection of 137.51 crores.

Padmaavat (2018)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat,’ starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, showcased the filmmaker’s knack for creating historical epics. Released on Republic Day, the film grossed 302 crores in India and surpassed 571 crores globally.

Manikarnika (2019)

Kangana Ranaut’s dream project, ‘Manikarnika,’ portrayed the life of Rani Lakshmibai. While reviews were mixed, the film achieved a decent business, earning around 92.19 crores in India and nearly 132.95 crores worldwide.

Pathan (2023)

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathan’ took the spotlight last Republic Day, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film not only marked Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback after four years but also emerged as the highest-grossing film of 2023, earning a staggering 543.05 crores in India and over 1045 crores worldwide.

As ‘Fighter’ looks to continue this trend, Republic Day proves to be a lucrative date for filmmakers, with each film contributing to the rich tapestry of box office history on this auspicious day. The legacy of Republic Day releases continues with the exciting journey of ‘Fighter’ and the anticipation of future cinematic triumphs.