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Punjabi Film Nikka Zaildar 4 Nears Budget Recovery but Misses Hit Mark
10 Oct
Summary
- Nikka Zaildar 4 earned ₹3.53 crore in 7 days, 88.2% of its ₹4 crore budget
- Predecessor Nikka Zaildar 3 earned ₹19 crore lifetime, but 4th installment only 29% of that
- Film unlikely to achieve hit status despite recovering budget
As of October 10th, 2025, Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa's Punjabi film Nikka Zaildar 4 has earned a total net collection of ₹3.53 crore at the box office in just 7 days. This figure represents an impressive 88.2% of the film's reported ₹4 crore budget, indicating that it is on the verge of recovering its entire production costs.
Despite this near-complete budget recovery, the film's performance is not being celebrated as a success. The reason for this is that Nikka Zaildar 4 has only managed to earn 29% of the lifetime gross collection of its predecessor, Nikka Zaildar 3, which earned ₹19 crore. This significant drop in box office performance suggests that Ammy Virk's Nikka Zaildar franchise may be losing its charm with audiences.
While Nikka Zaildar 4 is expected to fully recover its budget over the upcoming weekend, it is unlikely to achieve the coveted "hit" status, as it would need to earn a total of ₹8 crore to be considered a clean box office success. The film's day-wise collections, ranging from ₹1 crore on the opening day to just ₹16 lakh on the 7th day, further highlight the challenges it has faced in maintaining momentum at the ticket windows.
