The Vaccine War Box Office collection: Low opening should not bother Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. “The film is as much about politics as it is about science, and Agnihotri is pretty up front about it. Copious references to atmanirbharta, Vishwaguru, and the Prime Minister’s reliance on science exist in the film,” says DNA. As per India Today, “a major drawback is his one-sided portrayal of the media and its reporting on India’s response to the Covid-19 situation and vaccine development”.
The Vaccine War, directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, earned ₹1.3 crore on Day 1 and is expected to earn ₹1.3 crore on Day 2, with an estimated Box Office collection of ₹2.6 crore. India’s first Bio-Science film, reportedly made with a modest budget of ₹10 crore, may have a significant advantage over the upcoming two films.
The Vaccine War review praises the film’s performances by Nana Patekar and Pallavi Joshi, praising its impactful dialogues. The Hindu criticizes the screenplay for cherry-picking headlines, highlighting the film’s focus on creating a narrative against skeptics rather than the virus.
Agnihotri’s film explores politics and science, referencing atmanirbharta and Vishwaguru. However, it has a one-sided portrayal of media reporting on India’s Covid-19 response and vaccine development.