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  • Rs 350 cr in 17-day indomitable filmy ‘Dangal’

    Rs 350 cr in 17-day indomitable filmy ‘Dangal’

    MUMBAI: There is not much in the offing except, December 23 carry forward, Dangal. There was no release on 30th since it is a norm not to fall in the shadow of a major release like Dangal as well as to avoid the year end Friday where the New Year eve celebrations affect box office collections negatively.

    The film enjoys the benefit of exemption from paying Entertainment Tax in states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Chhattisgarh,

    The first Friday also went blank as the one scheduled release, Coffee With D, could not hit the screens for whatever reasons. As it were, the first Friday is considered to be unfruitful for the box office since films released on this day usually go unnoticed.

    *In such an event, Dangal kept making the most of its overwhelming popularity and positive word of mouth. The film went on shattering record after records.

    -Dangal registered the highest first Sunday by collecting Rs 42.35 crore and crossed Rs 100 crore mark in three days to finish its opening weekend with an impressive Rs 106.95 crore.

    -The film’s first week figures stopped just short of Rs 200 crore mark at Rs 197.55 crore.

    -Again, the film had a terrific second Sunday (day 10) of Rs 31.27 crore to mark second weekend of Rs 72.93 crore to take its 10 day total to Rs 271.24 crore.

    -The collections held on well as the film finished its second week with 115.96 crore and taking its two week total past 300 milestone crore at Rs 313.51 crore.

    – With a healthy third weekend of Rs 31.89 crore, the film’s collections stand at Rs 345.4 crore in 17 days.

    *Befikre has collected about Rs 10 lakh in fourth week to take its four week tally to Rs 59.6 crore.

    *Kahaani 2 has added Rs 10 lakh in its fifth week taking its five week tally to Rs 30.8 crore.

  • Rs 350 cr in 17-day indomitable filmy ‘Dangal’

    Rs 350 cr in 17-day indomitable filmy ‘Dangal’

    MUMBAI: There is not much in the offing except, December 23 carry forward, Dangal. There was no release on 30th since it is a norm not to fall in the shadow of a major release like Dangal as well as to avoid the year end Friday where the New Year eve celebrations affect box office collections negatively.

    The film enjoys the benefit of exemption from paying Entertainment Tax in states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Chhattisgarh,

    The first Friday also went blank as the one scheduled release, Coffee With D, could not hit the screens for whatever reasons. As it were, the first Friday is considered to be unfruitful for the box office since films released on this day usually go unnoticed.

    *In such an event, Dangal kept making the most of its overwhelming popularity and positive word of mouth. The film went on shattering record after records.

    -Dangal registered the highest first Sunday by collecting Rs 42.35 crore and crossed Rs 100 crore mark in three days to finish its opening weekend with an impressive Rs 106.95 crore.

    -The film’s first week figures stopped just short of Rs 200 crore mark at Rs 197.55 crore.

    -Again, the film had a terrific second Sunday (day 10) of Rs 31.27 crore to mark second weekend of Rs 72.93 crore to take its 10 day total to Rs 271.24 crore.

    -The collections held on well as the film finished its second week with 115.96 crore and taking its two week total past 300 milestone crore at Rs 313.51 crore.

    – With a healthy third weekend of Rs 31.89 crore, the film’s collections stand at Rs 345.4 crore in 17 days.

    *Befikre has collected about Rs 10 lakh in fourth week to take its four week tally to Rs 59.6 crore.

    *Kahaani 2 has added Rs 10 lakh in its fifth week taking its five week tally to Rs 30.8 crore.

  • One-horse race Dangal sweeps box office

    One-horse race Dangal sweeps box office

    MUMBAI: It has been a one-horse race at the box office as Dangal sweeps the box office setting new records. The film crossed the Rs 100-crore mark in its first weekend and continued to enjoy a healthy run through rest of the week to almost make it to the Rs 200 crore mark in its first week as it collected Rs 197.55 crore.

    As is the norm, no major film released a week after another big film, the film also had an open run during its second weekend which was expected to add another huge chunk to the film’s kitty and that is how it has been. The film has had an outstanding second weekend as it set a new peak for the second Sunday with figures of Rs 31.27 crore.

    The film added Rs 72.93 crore for its second weekend taking its 10-day total to Rs 271.24 crore.

    The film showed all indications of crossing the Rs 300 crore mark from day one following its reports. Now, despite the Christmas festival season and holidays coming to end, the film should manage the Rs 300-crore milestone with ease because it will go on to enjoy a near solo run till 13 January when the flow of regular releases starts.

    *Wajah Tum Ho failed badly. After a poor first week, the film adds a meager seven lakh in its second week to take its two week total to Rs 10.8 crore.

    *Befikre collects about a crore in its third week to take its three week tally to Rs 59.5 crore.

    *Kahaani 2 has collected Rs 20 lakh in its fourth week to take its four week total to Rs 30.7 crore.

    *Dear Zindagi has added Rs 15 lakh in its fifth week to take its five week total to Rs 63.95 lakh.

  • One-horse race Dangal sweeps box office

    One-horse race Dangal sweeps box office

    MUMBAI: It has been a one-horse race at the box office as Dangal sweeps the box office setting new records. The film crossed the Rs 100-crore mark in its first weekend and continued to enjoy a healthy run through rest of the week to almost make it to the Rs 200 crore mark in its first week as it collected Rs 197.55 crore.

    As is the norm, no major film released a week after another big film, the film also had an open run during its second weekend which was expected to add another huge chunk to the film’s kitty and that is how it has been. The film has had an outstanding second weekend as it set a new peak for the second Sunday with figures of Rs 31.27 crore.

    The film added Rs 72.93 crore for its second weekend taking its 10-day total to Rs 271.24 crore.

    The film showed all indications of crossing the Rs 300 crore mark from day one following its reports. Now, despite the Christmas festival season and holidays coming to end, the film should manage the Rs 300-crore milestone with ease because it will go on to enjoy a near solo run till 13 January when the flow of regular releases starts.

    *Wajah Tum Ho failed badly. After a poor first week, the film adds a meager seven lakh in its second week to take its two week total to Rs 10.8 crore.

    *Befikre collects about a crore in its third week to take its three week tally to Rs 59.5 crore.

    *Kahaani 2 has collected Rs 20 lakh in its fourth week to take its four week total to Rs 30.7 crore.

    *Dear Zindagi has added Rs 15 lakh in its fifth week to take its five week total to Rs 63.95 lakh.

  • Dangal ends 2016’s poor run

    Dangal ends 2016’s poor run

    Year 2016 may have had a poor run in terms of box office, in general, but Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal bucked the trend and managed to spread the Christmas cheer. Dangal set records from show one, day one. Whatever little exposure the multiplexes gave to earlier releases like Befikre, found no footfalls and the screens were later passed on to Dangal.

    Aamir Khan is the pioneer of the Rs. 300 crore Club in Hindi films and the trade expects him to continue the trend with Dangal — his third entry into the Club.

    *Dangal is set to become a winner and a blockbuster that the indiantelevision.compredicted the film to be. It would be a rare product where a film works sans romance and melody, while also connecting with the viewer via a sportsperson’s biopic. Coming as it did after a disastrous lineup of 2016, the film promised little. Salman Khan-starrer Sultan, with a similar theme of wrestling, was released earlier in the year. However, Dangal surprised the trade with an unbelievable advance booking through bookmyshow.com (the site claims record-breaking business) and the film neared the all-time top grossers as it neared Rs. 30 crore for the opening day.

    Surprise was because of the fact that the film had Aamir Khan in an unconventional role with a few newcomers along with a not-yet- established director.

    Dangal opened with a Rs. 29.7 crore Friday; Saturday was expected by the trade at Rs. 32 crore, which the film bettered by a couple of crore of rupees and, finally, grossing over Rs. 10 core more than the opening day on Sunday. Dangal went on to register a record breaking opening weekend of Rs. 106.9 crore.

    With no new releases to challenge the film till 13 January, 2017, it is expected Dangal will put up a sterling show in the holiday season.

    *Wajah Tum Ho’s release was staggered because of demonetization of high currency notes early November, but failed to click at the box office. It barely managed put together Rs. 10.1 crore for its first week. The film has found it tough to find audience since the release of Dangal leading to ‘no audience no show status’.

    *Shor Se Shuruaat, a seven short film omnibus, fairs poorly.

    *Befikre holds well in its second week to collect Rs. 9.75 crore to take its two week total to Rs. 58.5 crore. However, a show or two spared for the film in its third week opposite Dangal has not worked for the film as the audience is missing and the screens finally got diverted to Dangal.

    *Kahaani 2 has collected Rs. 2.1 crore in its third week taking its three week total to Rs. 30.5 crore.

    *Dear Zindagi has added Rs. 1.4 crore in its fourth week taking its four week total to Rs. 63.8 crore.

  • Dangal ends 2016’s poor run

    Dangal ends 2016’s poor run

    Year 2016 may have had a poor run in terms of box office, in general, but Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal bucked the trend and managed to spread the Christmas cheer. Dangal set records from show one, day one. Whatever little exposure the multiplexes gave to earlier releases like Befikre, found no footfalls and the screens were later passed on to Dangal.

    Aamir Khan is the pioneer of the Rs. 300 crore Club in Hindi films and the trade expects him to continue the trend with Dangal — his third entry into the Club.

    *Dangal is set to become a winner and a blockbuster that the indiantelevision.compredicted the film to be. It would be a rare product where a film works sans romance and melody, while also connecting with the viewer via a sportsperson’s biopic. Coming as it did after a disastrous lineup of 2016, the film promised little. Salman Khan-starrer Sultan, with a similar theme of wrestling, was released earlier in the year. However, Dangal surprised the trade with an unbelievable advance booking through bookmyshow.com (the site claims record-breaking business) and the film neared the all-time top grossers as it neared Rs. 30 crore for the opening day.

    Surprise was because of the fact that the film had Aamir Khan in an unconventional role with a few newcomers along with a not-yet- established director.

    Dangal opened with a Rs. 29.7 crore Friday; Saturday was expected by the trade at Rs. 32 crore, which the film bettered by a couple of crore of rupees and, finally, grossing over Rs. 10 core more than the opening day on Sunday. Dangal went on to register a record breaking opening weekend of Rs. 106.9 crore.

    With no new releases to challenge the film till 13 January, 2017, it is expected Dangal will put up a sterling show in the holiday season.

    *Wajah Tum Ho’s release was staggered because of demonetization of high currency notes early November, but failed to click at the box office. It barely managed put together Rs. 10.1 crore for its first week. The film has found it tough to find audience since the release of Dangal leading to ‘no audience no show status’.

    *Shor Se Shuruaat, a seven short film omnibus, fairs poorly.

    *Befikre holds well in its second week to collect Rs. 9.75 crore to take its two week total to Rs. 58.5 crore. However, a show or two spared for the film in its third week opposite Dangal has not worked for the film as the audience is missing and the screens finally got diverted to Dangal.

    *Kahaani 2 has collected Rs. 2.1 crore in its third week taking its three week total to Rs. 30.5 crore.

    *Dear Zindagi has added Rs. 1.4 crore in its fourth week taking its four week total to Rs. 63.8 crore.

  • Poor content blamed on demonetisation

    Poor content blamed on demonetisation

    MUMBAI: As the poor run of films continues at the box office, often poor content blamed on demonetisation lately, exhibitors look forward to the release of Aamir Khan’s Dangal, due on Friday, 23 December.

    *Postponed from its earlier release date of 2 December owing to the effect of demonetisation on the box office, Wajah Tum Ho, released on 16 December, fails to benefit from the move. A disjointed script as an excuse to show love scenes, the film fails to arouse even the initial curiosity as the it had a poor opening of Rs 2.3 crore and ended its opening weekend with Rs 6.7 crore.

    *Befikre manages to sustain despite mixed reactions as the film enjoyed no opposition while Ranveer Singh’s growing popularity also helped. The film had a decent opening weekend and went on to add another Rs 14.4 crore during rest of the week taking its first week total to Rs 48.75 crore.

    *Kahaani 2 has added Rs 5.6 crore to take its two week total to Rs 29.4 crore. Poor.

    *Dear Zindagi collected Rs 4.25 crore in its third week to take its three week total to Rs 62.4 crore.

  • Poor content blamed on demonetisation

    Poor content blamed on demonetisation

    MUMBAI: As the poor run of films continues at the box office, often poor content blamed on demonetisation lately, exhibitors look forward to the release of Aamir Khan’s Dangal, due on Friday, 23 December.

    *Postponed from its earlier release date of 2 December owing to the effect of demonetisation on the box office, Wajah Tum Ho, released on 16 December, fails to benefit from the move. A disjointed script as an excuse to show love scenes, the film fails to arouse even the initial curiosity as the it had a poor opening of Rs 2.3 crore and ended its opening weekend with Rs 6.7 crore.

    *Befikre manages to sustain despite mixed reactions as the film enjoyed no opposition while Ranveer Singh’s growing popularity also helped. The film had a decent opening weekend and went on to add another Rs 14.4 crore during rest of the week taking its first week total to Rs 48.75 crore.

    *Kahaani 2 has added Rs 5.6 crore to take its two week total to Rs 29.4 crore. Poor.

    *Dear Zindagi collected Rs 4.25 crore in its third week to take its three week total to Rs 62.4 crore.

  • No value for money

    No value for money

    While the demonetisation affected film collections to an extent, the dropping temperatures are also affecting box office, especially in the North India, not to speak of poor quality of films made with no concern for content.

    *Befikre did raise some expectations within the exhibitor community as well as the audience. Coming as it does after a prolonged dull period and a lineup of poor films, the combination of Yash Raj Films, Aditya Chopra’s direction after eight year gap and Ranveer Singh’s growing popularity meant value for money, scarce as it may be nowadays.

    The film did not quite meet up with the expectations as it met with mixed reactions the first Friday first show onwards. The film lacked a clear concept as the whole length of the titles were attributed to couples kissing, not sparing even the toddlers from the act. The rest turned out to be a misplaced idea of the life of today’s youth; being in Paris can’t be an excuse for going berserk with youth in a relationship.

    However, what helps the film is its controlled budget and the release period enjoying both, a solo release status as well as an additional holiday today (Eid E Milad). The film had fair number of footfalls on Friday early shows but showed a declining trend thereafter as the first day figure barley managed to cross double figure of Rs 10 crore. Saturday added over a crore compared to Friday figures while the Sunday sustained well as the film closed its opening weekend with Rs 34.35 crore..

    *Kahaani 2, a poor attempt to use the title and the face of Vidya Balan from the successful franchise, Kahaani, backfires as the sequel turns the very character of Vidya topsy-turvy. The rest of the content also lacks coherence.

    With an opening weekend of Rs 15.8 crore, the film adds only a little more in the remaining four days to end its first week with a total of Rs 23.8 crore. The film stands to lose at the box office.

    *Dear Zindagi will be a losing proposal for its India theatrical distributor. The combined following of the rising star Alia Bhatt and the veteran star Shah Rukh Khan fails to work as the theme of the film as well as the pretentious approach don’t go down well with the audience.

    The film adds Rs 14.1 crore in its second week to take its two week total to about Rs 58.3 crore.

  • No value for money

    No value for money

    While the demonetisation affected film collections to an extent, the dropping temperatures are also affecting box office, especially in the North India, not to speak of poor quality of films made with no concern for content.

    *Befikre did raise some expectations within the exhibitor community as well as the audience. Coming as it does after a prolonged dull period and a lineup of poor films, the combination of Yash Raj Films, Aditya Chopra’s direction after eight year gap and Ranveer Singh’s growing popularity meant value for money, scarce as it may be nowadays.

    The film did not quite meet up with the expectations as it met with mixed reactions the first Friday first show onwards. The film lacked a clear concept as the whole length of the titles were attributed to couples kissing, not sparing even the toddlers from the act. The rest turned out to be a misplaced idea of the life of today’s youth; being in Paris can’t be an excuse for going berserk with youth in a relationship.

    However, what helps the film is its controlled budget and the release period enjoying both, a solo release status as well as an additional holiday today (Eid E Milad). The film had fair number of footfalls on Friday early shows but showed a declining trend thereafter as the first day figure barley managed to cross double figure of Rs 10 crore. Saturday added over a crore compared to Friday figures while the Sunday sustained well as the film closed its opening weekend with Rs 34.35 crore..

    *Kahaani 2, a poor attempt to use the title and the face of Vidya Balan from the successful franchise, Kahaani, backfires as the sequel turns the very character of Vidya topsy-turvy. The rest of the content also lacks coherence.

    With an opening weekend of Rs 15.8 crore, the film adds only a little more in the remaining four days to end its first week with a total of Rs 23.8 crore. The film stands to lose at the box office.

    *Dear Zindagi will be a losing proposal for its India theatrical distributor. The combined following of the rising star Alia Bhatt and the veteran star Shah Rukh Khan fails to work as the theme of the film as well as the pretentious approach don’t go down well with the audience.

    The film adds Rs 14.1 crore in its second week to take its two week total to about Rs 58.3 crore.