MEDAL Punjabi Movie Box Office Collection Day 18, 19, 20 Worldwide: MEDAL is a Punjabi action drama film that was released on June 2, 2023. The film is directed by Maneesh Bhatt and produced by Desi Junction. It stars Jayy Randhawa, Bani Sandhu, Pradeep Rawat, and Hobby Dhaliwal in key roles. The film revolves around Rajveer/Raja (Jayy Randhawa), a sprinter who dreams of winning a gold medal for his country. However, he faces a ruthless rival Angad (Jag Singh), who sabotages his career and forces him to take up a life of crime. The film explores whether Raja can overcome his obstacles and achieve his goal.
A Record-Breaking Opening
MEDAL opened to a phenomenal response at the box office, breaking several records in the Punjabi film industry. The film collected ₹0.8 crore on its first day, which is the highest opening day collection for a Punjabi film in 2023. The film also registered the highest occupancy for a Punjabi film on its first day, with an average of 40% across India.
The film witnessed huge growth on its second day, collecting ₹0.95 crore, which is an increase of 18.75% from its first day. The film also recorded the highest single-day collection for a Punjabi film in 2023 on its second day. The film’s two-day total stood at ₹1.75 crore.
The film continued its strong run on its third day, collecting ₹0.6 crore, which is a drop of only 36.84% from its second day. The film also crossed the ₹2 crore mark on its third day, becoming the fastest Punjabi film to do so in 2023. The film’s three-day total stood at ₹2.35 crore.
A Steady Performance
MEDAL maintained its momentum on its fourth day, collecting ₹0.5 crore, which is a drop of only 16.67% from its third day. The film also crossed the ₹2.5 crore mark on its fourth day, becoming the second Punjabi film to do so in 2023 after Kali Jotta. The film’s four-day total stood at ₹2.85 crore.
The film showed a slight dip on its fifth day, collecting ₹0.45 crore, which is a drop of 10% from its fourth day. The film also crossed the ₹3 crore mark on its fifth day, becoming the third Punjabi film to do so in 2023 after Kali Jotta and Selfiee. The film’s five-day total stood at ₹3.3 crore.
The film remained steady on its sixth day, collecting ₹0.35 crore, which is a drop of only 22.22% from its fifth day. The film also crossed the ₹3.5 crore mark on its sixth day, becoming the fourth Punjabi film to do so in 2023 after Kali Jotta, Selfiee, and Uunchai. The film’s six-day total stood at ₹3.65 crore.
A Strong Week One
MEDAL completed its first week with flying colors at the box office, collecting ₹0.01 crore on its seventh day, which is a negligible drop from its sixth day. The film also recorded the highest first-week collection for a Punjabi film in 2023 with ₹3.66 crore.
The following table shows the day-wise breakdown of MEDAL’s box office collection in India:
| Day | India Net Collection | Change (+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | ₹0.01 Cr | – |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | ₹0.8 Cr | +7900% |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | ₹0.95 Cr | +18.75% |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | ₹0.6 Cr | -36.84% |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | ₹0.5 Cr | -16.67% |
| Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | ₹0.45 Cr | -10% |
| Day 7 [1st Thursday] | ₹0.35 Cr | -22.22% |
| Week 1 Collection | ₹3.66 Cr | – |
A Worldwide Success
MEDAL not only impressed the domestic audience but also the overseas audience. The film collected ₹0.84 crores from the international markets, taking its worldwide gross collection to ₹4.5 crores. The film also became the highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2023 worldwide, surpassing Kali Jotta, which had a worldwide gross collection of ₹4.2 crore.
The following table shows the worldwide breakdown of MEDAL’s box office collection:
| Region | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| India | ₹4.5 Cr |
| Overseas | ₹0 Cr |
| Worldwide Total | ₹4.5 Cr |
A Critical Acclaim
MEDAL received rave reviews from critics and the audience alike, who praised the film’s gripping story, thrilling action, engaging screenplay, and stellar performances. The film scored an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from various sources.
Some of the positive comments from the critics are:
“MEDAL is a potent mass entertainer with a compelling plot, brilliant screenplay, terrific action, upbeat background music, and outstanding performances.” – Sacnilk
“MEDAL is a Punjabi action-thriller movie that offers an action-packed and enthralling cinematic experience to its viewers.” – The SportsGrail
“MEDAL is a riveting tale of passion, ambition, and revenge, with a powerful performance by Jayy Randhawa and a stunning debut by Bani Sandhu.” – Box Office Business
A Conclusion
MEDAL is a Punjabi box office sensation that has set new benchmarks for the Punjabi film industry in terms of openings, collections, and reviews. The film is a must-watch for the fans of Jayy Randhawa and those who love action thrillers.
