John Abraham's latest release vs Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhava'- Will 'Diplomat' stand tall at box office?

John Abraham's latest political thriller, The Diplomat initally slated to hit theatres on March 7 is now releasing on March 14.

Based on true events, this intense film takes you behind the scenes of international politics, where every decision could be a matter of life and death. As Abraham brings the story of an Indian diplomat to life, expect a high-octane narrative filled with suspense, danger, and real-world intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

What is ‘The Diplomat’ based on?

Starring Abraham in the lead, ‘The Diplomat’ tells the story of real-life Indian diplomat, JP Singh (played by Abraham). It also features actors Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, and Sadia Khateeb in pivotal roles. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film tells the story of a daring rescue mission led by Singh, who was then serving at the Indian embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, in which he brought an Indian woman back to her country.

The lady, Uzma Ahmed, met with one Tahir Ali in Malaysia, with whom she eventually fell in love. Ahmed was tricked into visiting Pakistan to meet Ali and was later forced to marry him. Ahmed then managed to seek the Indian embassy’s help. The rescue mission was carried out by Singh himself, who personally brought Ahmed from Islamabad to the Wagah-Atari border.

Will ‘Chhaava’ fever impact ‘The Diplomat’s run in the theaters?

The makers of ‘The Diplomat’ are eying on the Holi weekend, given no other big Bollywood movie is releasing on the festive date. However, despite no new release, ‘The Diplomat’ may expect tough competition at the theaters with ‘Chhaava’. Led by Vicky Kaushal, ‘Chaava’, a periodical drama has been minting hundreds of crores at the box office.

Based on the life and valour of the second Chhatrapati of the Marathe empire, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, ‘Chhaava’ has collected over Rs. 400 crore at the box office, and still going strong. With these strong figures, it will be interesting to see if ‘The Diplomat’ will see any impact in its box office numbers due to ‘Chhaava’s successful run in the theaters.

‘The Diplomat’ is produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series alongside Abraham’s production venture JA Entertainment.