The Arjun Kapoor – Shraddha Kapoor starrer Half Girlfriend directed by Mohit Suri released last week on Friday. But in the U.A.E/G.C.C market the film which is an adaptation of the Chetan Bhagat novel by the same name released a day earlier. Similarly the Irrfan Khan starrer Hindi Medium that also stars Pakistani actress Saba Qamar released on the same day as Half Girlfriend in this market. Both the movies were distributed by Zee Studios International.
Now at the close of their first weekend in the U.A.E/G.C.C territories, Half Girlfriend leads the race with reports pegging the film’s collections at 488k USD [Rs. 3.16 crores]. On the other hand Hindi Medium that featured a much more strategic release across fewer screens has managed to rake in 235k USD [Rs. 1.52 crores] in the same time frame.
While both films have managed to fare well over the opening weekend, Half Girlfriend that has received less than appreciative reviews from critics will have to rely heavily on positive word of mouth to post decent collections on weekdays. However, Hindi Medium that has received positive reviews is expected to see growth in business over the coming days.
