Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Pahalgam Attacks Impact 'Ground Zero' Box Office
The movie 'Ground Zero' starring Emraan Hashmi came out just three days after a terrible attack in Pahalgam, where many tourists lost their lives.
Because of this sad event, people didn't feel like going to the movies.
The director, Tejas Deoskar, said that even though the movie didn't do well at the box office, he was happy with how people who watched it responded.
He also mentioned that the movie talks about a brave soldier who fought against terrorists, which is similar to what happened in Pahalgam.
The team felt safe while shooting in Kashmir, and the director hopes that people at the International Film Festival of India will enjoy and appreciate the movie.
The film 'Ground Zero' starring Emraan Hashmi was released on April 25, three days after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
The box office performance of 'Ground Zero' was impacted by the Pahalgam attacks, as audiences were not in the mood for films.
Director Tejas Deoskar expressed satisfaction with the response the movie received despite the box office numbers.
The film deals with a subject close to the Pahalgam situation, featuring a Border Security Force officer who led operations against terrorists.
The team felt safe while shooting in Kashmir, and the director hopes the film will be appreciated at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
- Who
- Director Tejas Deoskar and actor Emraan Hashmi
- What
- The box office performance of the film 'Ground Zero' was affected by the Pahalgam attacks
- When
- The film released on April 25, three days after the terrorist attack on April 22
- Where
- The attacks occurred in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, and the film was discussed at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
- Why
- The Pahalgam attacks left audiences in no mood for films, impacting the box office performance of 'Ground Zero'
- Film Title
- Ground Zero
- Lead Actor
- Emraan Hashmi
- Director
- Tejas Deoskar
- Release Date
- April 25
- Producer
- Excel Entertainment
- Terrorist Attack Date
- April 22
- Attack Location
- Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam
- Casualties
- 26 people, mostly tourists