Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur Needs Only Rs. 2.5 Crore to Enter Bollywood’s Top Paid Previews List!

Farhan Akhtar’s highly anticipated war drama, 120 Bahadur, is generating significant fan buzz ahead of its theatrical debut. Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai, the film focuses on the true story of determined Indian soldiers who fought the Chinese troops during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Specifically, the narrative revolves around their valiant efforts in the Battle of Rezang La, which prevented a potential occupation of the Ladakh region.

Taking a calculated box office approach, the filmmakers opted to roll out limited, paid previews of the film. These previews began on November 18, 2025, ahead of the official box office release date of November 21.

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The Box Office Target

The primary initial goal for 120 Bahadur, utilizing the advantage of its early screenings, is to secure a spot in the top five paid previews of Bollywood.

To achieve this ranking, the film needs to earn just more than Rs. 2.5 crore. This amount is required to surpass the current fifth-place holder, Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan, which earned Rs. 2.50 crore from its paid previews.

Paid previews often provide a major benefit, as the collections earned during these early screenings are included in the film’s official opening day numbers.

The Competition: Current Top 5 Paid Previews

The list of the top five paid previews in Hindi cinema currently stands as follows:

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1. Stree 2: Topped the chart with Rs. 9.4 crore.
2. Chennai Express: Earned Rs. 6.75 crore.
3. Padmaavat: Achieved Rs. 5 crore.
4. 3 Idiots: Collected Rs. 2.77 crore.
5. Maidaan: Stands at Rs. 2.50 crore.

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More on the Film

120 Bahadur features Farhan Akhtar in a standout performance as Major Shaintaan Singh. The cast also includes Raashi Khanna, Vivan Bhatena, Eijaz Khan, Dhanveer Singh, Udaysinh Rajput, and Sahib Verma. The film also includes the voice of veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan.

While the film has been praised for offering a powerful story of sacrifice and bravery and capturing the grit of the Indian Army, some reviews noted that its overly polished execution and lack of emotional depth prevented it from fully reaching its potential.

Achieving a place in the top five paid previews is like clearing the preliminary round of a major championship; while it doesn’t guarantee the ultimate victory, it provides a strong head start by adding early scores to the official tally.

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