It’s SALAAM | NAMASTE wave in Overseas presently! The film has emerged the biggest hit of the season… and the way it is faring, may well turn out to be the biggest hit of the year. The combined total from U.S.A., U.K. and Australia has crossed [approx.] Rs. 8.5 crores [gross] in 10 days itself.
On the other hand, the new release, CHOCOLATE, has had a dismal start in the two major markets -- U.S.A. and U.K.
Weekend: September 16 – 18, 2005.
U.K. BOX-OFFICE
- SALAAM | NAMASTE [last weekend: No. 14, this weekend: No. 14]: In its second weekend, the film has collected £ 146,093 on 35 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 4,174. Total: £ 457,129 [approx. Rs. 3.62 crores].
- CHOCOLATE has debuted at No. 23 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected £ 18,809 [approx. Rs. 14.90 lacs] on 14 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 1,344.
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- NO ENTRY [last weekend: No. 21, this weekend: No. 24]: In its fourth weekend, the film has collected £ 16,963 on 26 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 652. Total: £ 372,868 [approx. Rs. 2.95 crores].
- MANGAL PANDEY – THE RISING [last weekend: No. 33, this weekend: No. 34]: In its sixth weekend, the film has collected £ 3,658 on 9 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 406. Total: £ 622,138 [approx. Rs. 4.93 crores].
- BARSAAT [last weekend: No. 27, this weekend: No. 38]: In its fifth weekend, the film has collected £ 3,021 on 10 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 302. Total: £ 463,413 [approx. Rs. 3.67 crores].
- RAMJI LONDONWALEY [last weekend: No. 32, this weekend: No. 46]: In its third weekend, the film has collected £ 2,049 on 4 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 512. Total: £ 42,197 [approx. Rs. 33.44 lacs].
TOP FILMS IN U.K.
[Based on screen averages]
| RANK | FILM | AVERAGE |
| 1 | SALAAM | NAMASTE | £ 4,174 |
| 2 | CHOCOLATE | £ 1,344 |
| 3 | NO ENTRY | £ 652 |
| 4 | RAMJI LONDONWALEY | £ 512 |
| 5 | MANGAL PANDEY – THE RISING | £ 406 |
| 6 | BARSAAT | £ 302 |
U.S.A. BOX-OFFICE
- SALAAM | NAMASTE [last weekend: No. 20, this weekend: No. 27]: In its second weekend, the film has collected $ 273,932 on 63 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 4,348. Total: $ 911,022 [approx. Rs. 4 crores].
10 DAYS’ GROSS IN U.K. & U.S.A.
[ALL 2005 RELEASES]
| FILM | U.K. [£] | U.S.A. [$] |
| Salaam | Namaste | 457,129 | 911,022 |
| No Entry | 262,521 | 561,144 |
| Barsaat | 330,310 | Not available |
| Mangal Pandey - The Rising | 440,835 | 787,027 |
| Viruddh | 159,622 | 221,931 |
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya | 320,800 | Not available |
| Dus | 198,586 | Not available |
| Sarkar | 115,388 | Not available |
| Paheli | 400,169 | 1,106,920 |
| Parineeta | 264,080 | 424,940 |
| Bunty Aur Babli | 384,355 | 674,416 |
| Jo Bole So Nihaal | 122,487 | Not available |
| Kaal | 193,692 | 281,539 |
| Waqt - The Race Against Time | 452,197 | 664,680 |
| Lucky - No Time For Love | 235,332 | Not available |
| Mughal-E-Azam | 45,150 | 110,815 |
| Tango Charlie | 36,024 | Not available |
| Bewafaa | 305,304 | Not available |
| Black | 157,459 | 246,841 |
| Shabd | 140,446 | Not available |
| Kisna | 179,827 | Not available |
| Elaan | 101,638 | Not available |
| Des Hoyaa Pardes [Punjabi] | 63,190 | Not available |
| Insan | 45,358 | Not available |
| Vaada | 82,439 | Not available |
| Dil Maange More | 29,640 | Not available |
- CHOCOLATE has debuted at No. 59 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected $ 38,000 [approx. Rs. 16.69 lacs] on 20 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 1,900.
NEW YORK CITY BOX-OFFICE
- SALAAM | NAMASTE [last weekend: No. 15, this weekend: No. 21]: In its second weekend, the film has collected $ 39,951 on 4 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 9,988. New York total: $ 99,227.
- CHOCOLATE has debuted at No. 64 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected $ 1,106 on 1 screen. New York total: $ 1,106.
AUSTRALIA BOX-OFFICE
[4-day weekend: September 15 – 18, 2005]
- SALAAM | NAMASTE [last weekend: No. 13, this weekend: No. 13]: In its second weekend, the film has collected Australia $ 85,181 on 9 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 9,465. Total: Australia $ 280,722 [approx. Rs. 94.83 lacs].
