India, March 15 -- The Diplomat box office collection day 1: The action-thriller film, led by John Abraham, has gotten off to a decent start at the box office, collecting Rs.4 crore on its first day. The film was released on the festive occasion of Holi, and it seemed to have benefited from the holiday spirit, attracting a sizable audience. Also read: John Abraham meets Jaishankar ahead of release of film The Diplomat based on his ex-aide

However, the film faces stiff competition from Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which continues to hold its ground and draw in audiences.

According to Sacnilk, the film, which released on Friday, minted around Rs.4.00 crore (nett) in India on its first day. The trade tracker stated that the film had an overall...