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The Indian box office witnessed a fierce competition among five films, with 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' dominating with Rs 18 crore on its opening day. Sivakarthikeyan's 'Madhraasi' followed with Rs 13 crore, while 'Baaghi 4' earned Rs 12 crore with a 'Buy One Get One' offer. Other releases, 'Ghaati' and 'The Bengal Files,' lagged behind in initial collections.

John Abraham emphasizes the need for restraint in patriotic films, citing 'The Diplomat' as an example of subtle patriotism. He cautions against exploiting the current hyper-political climate and criticizes films lacking nuance. His remarks drew a sharp response from Vivek Agnihotri, who suggested Abraham stick to his strengths and refrain from commenting on cinema.