Raashii Khanna On Yodha's Box Office Underperformance: 'It Is Not A Bad Film, Everyone Knows It Will Be Out On OTT'

Discussing the reception of Yodha at the box office, Raashii remarked, "Maybe there's somebody who loves it, then somebody who hates it."

New Delhi: Raashii Khanna has opened up about the underwhelming box office performance of her recent release Yodha, an aerial action thriller that hit theaters last month. In an interview with India Today, Raashii expressed the challenge of drawing audiences to cinemas, knowing that the film will eventually be available on OTT platforms.

Raashii Khanna on Yodha Box Office reception

Discussing the reception of Yodha at the box office, Raashii remarked, "Maybe there's somebody who loves it, then somebody who hates it. There'll always be all kinds of people, but obviously, we want, when the film is released, a lot of people should like it. I think the challenge has been to bring them to theatres still, because now everyone knows that the film will be released on OTT. So that is a challenge that even people face."

"I also sometimes do it, but that's also because I am always occupied. But I know people, in general, are very occupied today, so bringing them to theatres is a problem. I don't think Yodha is a bad film at all, so that's fine. I think every film has its destiny, and you just learn from it and then move on to your next. That's all we can do," she added.

 

Raashii expresses her happiness on audience's reaction

The actor went on to express her gratitude for the audience's positive response to her work, stating, "You love the fact that it has received love because that's what you work so hard for. But apart from that, my job is always to deliver my best and to see that the audience is enjoying my part as well. Because if a film works, but you don't work, then that's sad in a way."

She continued, "So I'm really happy with the reactions I'm getting. I'm really happy that people are really loving me, coming back into Hindi films, and seeing me on the big screen. I was also very, very happy to see myself on the big screen in Hindi. This is amazing. It was a very nice moment and a very nice feeling that I had."

Yodha Box Office collection

Yodha, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Shashank Khaitan, also features Disha Patani in a significant role. Prime Video India recently announced that Yodha will be available for streaming on its platform following its theatrical run. According to Sacnilk.com, the film has amassed ₹34.4 crores in earnings within three weeks of release. Yodha stands as a collaborative effort between Karan's Dharma Productions and the OTT platform Prime Video India.