Brad Pitt's "F1" has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the ₹100 crore mark at the Indian box office. The Joseph Kosinski-directed racing sports drama has exceeded expectations since its release.
Box Office Performance
The film officially entered the ₹100 crore gross club on its 26th day in theaters, becoming only the third Hollywood film in 2025 to achieve this feat, following "Jurassic World Rebirth" and "Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning". After its fourth weekend, "F1" had already grossed approximately ₹98 crore. On its 26th day, the film earned a net total of ₹1.15 crore in India, with ₹1.05 crore from the English version, ₹0.03 crore from Hindi, ₹0.03 crore from Telugu, and ₹0.04 crore from Tamil.
Globally, "F1" has performed exceptionally well, grossing over ₹4050 crore worldwide by its 26th day. The film's net collection in India reached ₹83.9 crore, with a gross collection of ₹100.75 crore and an overseas collection of ₹2675 crore.
Factors Contributing to Success
Several factors contributed to the film's success in India. Strong word-of-mouth and sustained interest helped "F1" maintain a steady performance, even with competition from other major releases. The film faced competition from Hollywood blockbusters like "Jurassic World Rebirth" and "Superman," as well as Indian titles, but still managed to perform well. Some trade analysts believed that the film might perform better in its fourth week than in its third, which is unusual for a Hollywood sports drama.
Warner Bros. India celebrated the film's success on social media, acknowledging the film's full throttle performance at the Indian box office.
Critical Reception
Despite its box office success, "F1" has received mixed reviews. The film has been praised for its visuals and integration of real-world F1 elements. However, some critics have pointed out unrealistic portrayals of racing dynamics and a lack of strong female characters.
Narrative and Cast
"F1" features Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a retired F1 driver who returns to racing to revive a struggling Formula One team, APXGP. The film also stars Damson Idris as Hayes's teammate, along with Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem. Joseph Kosinski, known for directing "Top Gun: Maverick," directed the film, and Ehren Kruger wrote the screenplay. Hans Zimmer composed the music.
Significance
The success of "F1" highlights the growing popularity of action-heavy Hollywood films in India, especially those featuring global stars like Brad Pitt. The film's performance demonstrates the power of cinema to cross borders and appeal to diverse audiences. "F1" is only the third Hollywood film that is neither a sequel, prequel, remake, reboot, nor spinoff to gross ₹100 crore in India, joining "Avatar" and "Oppenheimer" in this group.
