The confusion over the release of NO ENTRY affected its prospects in both U.S. and U.K. markets.
Despite odds, NO ENTRY has stormed the U.S. charts by grossing $ 300,000 + in its first three days of release. The numbers would've been much, much better had the film received a smooth release. In terms of screen average, NO ENTRY has grossed more than the Hollywood biggies that opened in U.S.A. this weekend.
But the rumor that the film wouldn't hit the screens this week did make a dent in its U.K. business. The opening weekend numbers aren't exciting at all, although the film has been appreciated tremendously. Let's hope things brighten up in its second weekend!
As things stand today, the first weekend gross of NO ENTRY from U.S.A and U.K. is over Rs. 2 crores.
Weekend: August 26 - 28, 2005.
U.K. BOX-OFFICE
- NO ENTRY has debuted at No. 14 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected £ 89,512 [approx. Rs. 70 lacs] on 34 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 2,633.
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BONEY KAPOOR MOVIES IN U.K.
| FILM | OPENING WEEKEND [£] | SCREENS | AVERAGE PER PRINT |
| No Entry | 89,512 | 34 | 2,633 |
| Matrubhoomi - A Nation Without Women | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Bachke Rehna Re Baba | 6,460 | 9 | 718 |
| Bewafaa | 150,465 | 25 | 6,019 |
| Kyun! Ho Gaya Na… | 96,009 | 32 | 3,000 |
| Run | 14,591 | 14 | 1,042 |
| Khushi | 53,576 | 22 | 2,435 |
| Shakti - The Power | 110,198 | 33 | 3,339 |
| Company | 24,657 | 11 | 2,242 |
| Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche | 18,143 | 12 | 1,512 |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | 83,302 | 21 | 3,967 |
| Pukar | 47,543 | 15 | 3,170 |
| Sirf Tum | 14,572 | 7 | 2,082 |
- BARSAAT [last weekend: No. 12, this weekend: No. 16]: In its second weekend, the film has collected £ 80,733 on 41 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 1,969. Total: £ 330,310 [approx. Rs. 2.59 crores].
- MANGAL PANDEY - THE RISING [last weekend: No. 14, this weekend: No. 19]: In its third weekend, the film has collected £ 43,801 on 29 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 1,510. Total: £ 548,785 [approx. Rs. 4.31 crores].
- VIRUDDH [last weekend: No. 42, this weekend: No. 47]: In its sixth weekend, the film has collected £ 1,857 on 9 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 206. Total: £ 261,509 [approx. Rs. 2.05 crores].
- MY WIFE'S MURDER [last weekend: No. 32, this weekend: No. 71]: In its second weekend, the film has collected £ 126 on 1 screen. Total: £ 7,843 [approx. Rs. 6.16 lacs].
TOP FILMS IN U.K.
[Based on screen averages]
| RANK | FILM | AVERAGE |
| 1 | NO ENTRY | £ 2,633 |
| 2 | BARSAAT | £ 1,969 |
| 3 | MANGAL PANDEY - THE RISING | £ 1,510 |
| 4 | VIRUDDH | £ 206 |
| 5 | MY WIFE'S MURDER | £ 126 |
U.S.A. BOX-OFFICE
- NO ENTRY has debuted at No. 26 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected $ 312,000 [approx. Rs. 1.37 crores] on 48 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 6,500.
- MANGAL PANDEY - THE RISING [last weekend: No. 31, this weekend: No. 50]: In its third weekend, the film has collected $ 53,201 on 40 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 1,330. Total: $ 874,381 [approx. Rs. 3.83 crores].
NEW YORK CITY BOX-OFFICE
- MANGAL PANDEY - THE RISING [last weekend: No. 24, this weekend: No. 32]: In its third weekend, the film has collected $ 12,053 on 3 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 4,018. New York total: $ 104,874.
GERMANY BOX-OFFICE
Weekend: August 18 - 21, 2005.
- BRIDE AND PREJUDICE has debuted at No. 12 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected $ 116,590 [approx. Rs. 51.32 lacs] on 43 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 2,711.
