The Advait Chandan directed film Laal Singh Chaddha starring Aamir Khan hit screens on Thursday. In the overseas markets, Laal Singh Chaddha had a moderate start on the opening day. On Day 1, the film collected even lesser than the opening day of Thugs of Hindostan despite more screens. On Day 2, the film showed a growth of 68.23% and 140.36% at the Australia and New Zealand box office respectively. The film continued its momentum on Day 3 showing growth in both territories.
August 11 also saw the release of the Akshay Kumar starrer Raksha Bandhan. Directed by Aanand L Rai the film which also features Bhumi Pednekar along with an ensemble cast hit screens on the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan itself. However, at the box office, Raksha Bandhan faced competition from the other release in the form of the Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha.
Laal Singh Chaddha box office
Australia box office
Day 1 - 75,455 USD [Rs. 60.07 lacs] from 120 screens
Day 2 - 126,936 USD [Rs. 1.01 cr.] from 124 screens [+68.23%]
Day 3 - 179,325 USD [Rs. 1.42 crores] from 119 screens [+41.27%]
New Zealand box office
Day 1 - 9,006 USD [Rs. 7.17 lacs] from 37 screens
Day 2 - 21,647 USD [Rs. 17.23 lacs] from 42 screens [+140.36%]
Day 3 - 33,911 USD [Rs. 27 lacs] from 44 screens [+56.65%]
Raksha Bandhan box office
Australia box office
Day 1 - 7,373 USD [Rs. 5.87 lacs] from 43 screens
Day 2 - 14,077 USD [Rs. 11.20 lacs] from 47 screens [+81.10%]
Day 3 - 18,606 USD [Rs. 14.81 lacs] from 51 screens [+32.17%]
New Zealand box office
Day 1 - 3,284 USD [Rs. 2.61 lacs] from 22 screens
Day 2 - 8,164 USD [Rs. 6.50 lacs] from 29 screens [+148.60%]
Day 3 - 11,748 USD [Rs. 9.35 lacs] from 27 screens [+43.90%]
