Top 55 Cr Opening to Lowest 2 Cr: What a Downfall!
In a year, John Abraham has gone from ₹57 crore opening of Pathaan to struggling for opening ₹3 crore with The Diplomat.
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How did he go from being Bollywood’s most feared villain to one of his worst openings? Did Pathaan help his career or was it just an illusion?
When Pathaan released, John’s Jim got great appreciation. Fans loved him and some even demanded a solo film.
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But did it translate into stardom? Not really. Pathaan was a SRK film first and John, despite standing out, was always in the shadow. His next films (Vedaa, The Diplomat) couldn’t cash in on his momentum.
This film had a great subject, a real life story and John in his comfort zone. So why is there no buzz? One major reason: poor marketing.
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Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series didn’t invest much in promotions and the late push didn’t help. Unlike big films, The Diplomat didn’t create enough awareness and it’s an easy miss for the audience.
John has delivered hits before but lately his choices are too repetitive. Action heavy roles, serious expressions and same old characters audiences need something new.
Meanwhile Bollywood’s landscape is changing and favors more versatile actors. Is John playing it too safe?
John is at a career crossroad. Solo films aren’t working but ensemble films (Pathaan, Dhoom) still work for him.
Maybe it’s time to reinvent himself try new genres, experiment with roles or even strong supporting characters.
Will he bounce back or this is the start of an even steeper decline? The answer lies in his next move.
John Abraham’s downfall in Bollywood highlights how quickly the industry shifts. A single blockbuster like Pathaan can create an illusion of stardom, but sustainability requires smart choices.
His next few films will determine if he can reverse this trend or if his box office slump continues.
If John Abraham’s box office trajectory doesn’t improve, he might need a fresh strategy, possibly collaborating with new-age filmmakers or stepping into unexpected roles to surprise audiences.
