The much talked about and keenly anticipated release Thugs of Hindostan finally released yesterday. Starring Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, and Fatima Sana Sheikh the film witnessed the widest release for a Bollywood movie in both the domestic and international markets. In fact, Thugs of Hindostan hit a total of 7000 screens worldwide (5000 domestic + 2000 overseas), and was expected to opening on a thunderous note. Well, living up to expectations the film took off to a flying start with a massive Rs. 50.75 cr coming in from the Hindi version alone, making it the Highest Opening Day grosser of 2018. Continuing to look deeper we take a look at a few other records Thugs of Hindostan has managed to set with its opening day collections.
- Highest Day 1 for a DIWALI release.
- Highest Day 1 for a YRF film.
- Highest Day 1 for a Hindi film.
- Highest Day 1 for a Non-Sequel film.
- Highest grossing day in the history of the Hindi film industry.
- First film to collect more than INR 50 Cr NBOC in a single day.
- Aamir Khan’s highest opening day grosser
- Highest opening day grosser of 2018
- Highest ever collections for a movie releasing on 8th Nov
