MUMBAI: ‘Krrish 3’ – the superhero arrived, on the auspicious day of Dhanteras. While the entire country geared up for 5 days of festivity and celebration, the Roshan camp too has something to celebrate about.
Directed by Rakesh Roshan, ‘Krrish 3′ starring Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Vivek Oberoi had a very good Day 1 at the Box office.
The film collected approximately Rs 190 million (Rs 19 crore) net (Hindi only) on opening day. This puts the film seventh in the list of All Time top opening days.
1. Chennai Express (2013) – Rs 330 million (Rs 33 crore)
2. Ek Tha Tiger (2012) – Rs 320 million (Rs 32 crore)
3. Agneepath (2012) – Rs 217 million (Rs 21.70 crore)
4. Dabangg 2 (2012) – Rs 210 million (Rs 21 crore)
5. Bodyguard (2011) – Rs 210 million (Rs 21 crore)
6. Yeh Jawani Jai Deewani (2013) – Rs 197.5 million (Rs 19.75 crore)
7. Krrish 3 (2013) – Rs 190 million (Rs 19 crore)
8. Besharam (2013) – Rs 189 million (Rs 18.9 crore)
9. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) – Rs 152.5 million (Rs 15.25 crore)
10. Rowdy Rathore (2012) – Rs 152.5 million (Rs 15.25 crore)
11. Race 2 (2013) – Rs 150 million (Rs 15 crore)
12. Ra.One (2011) – Rs 147 million (Rs 14.70 crore)
13. Dabangg (2010) – Rs 145 million (Rs 14.50 crore)
14. Housefull 2 (2012) – Rs 137.5 million (Rs 13.75 crore)
15. Don 2 (2011) – Rs 135 million (Rs 13.5 crore)
With a long weekend looming ahead, and the history of Diwali releases doing well at the box office, the film looks poised to perform fantastically.