Akshay Kumar's Sarfira takes off on a higher note, sees an 80% spike on day 2

MUMBAI: Akshay Kumar's Sarfira is witnessing audience love growing by the day. After strong reviews and a positive word of mouth, the film's box office trajectory has begun to soar high. On day 2, the film witnessed an 80% jump.

While the rains impacted Sarfira's initial run at the box office, on Saturday the film saw a surge in terms of footfalls. To add to that, the great reviews received by the Akshay Kumar starrer only catapulted the love for Sarfira amongst the audience. The film collected Rs 2.50 crores on day 1, and on day 2 early estimates suggest that the film drew worth Rs 4.50 crores, taking its total to a Rs 7 crores approximately.

While the film is expected to see an increase in numbers on day 3, the Sunday looks promising for Sarfira. And after the 80 % jump, Sarfira's flight is now unstoppable.

Directed by Sudha Kongara, Sarfira is the official Hindi remake of the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru. The film also stars Radhikka Madan and Paresh Rawal in important roles.