Released on December 1, 2023, “Sam Bahadur” has proven to be a noteworthy contender at the box office, despite stiff competition.
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The film, often mistakenly referred to as “Shyam Bahadur,” has managed to garner significant attention and success.
By January 29, 2024, its earnings stand at ₹110.68 crore (US$14 million) domestically in India, with an additional ₹17.48 crore (US$2.2 million) from international markets, summing up to ₹128.16 crore (US$16 million) worldwide.
Initially met with a sluggish start due to the competitive landscape, the movie gradually gained traction, fueled by positive word-of-mouth.

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Surpassing its reported budget of ₹55 crore, “Sam Bahadur” has proven to be a commendable performer, considering the challenges it faced.
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How much has Sam Bahadur earned?
The biographical film “Sam Bahadur,” depicting the remarkable life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, has proven to be a resounding success, having amassed over ₹100 crore (approximately $1.2 million USD) in earnings by January 29, 2024.
The breakdown of its earnings reveals a substantial ₹76 crore (approximately $920,000 USD) from the domestic box office alone, with an additional ₹100 crore+ (approximately $1.2 million USD+) from the global box office.
Despite facing stiff competition from another major release, the film’s success can be attributed to positive word-of-mouth, enabling it to surpass its estimated budget of ₹55 crore (approximately $660,000 USD).


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