Akshay Kumar starrer Bachchhan Paandey released on Friday to a mixed response from the critics. Directed by Farhad Samji and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film has been one of the most talked about and keenly anticipated releases of recent times. But, will the immense promotions the film enjoyed translate into box office numbers is the question.
In this box office report, we take a look at the opening day collections of Bachchhan Paandey while comparing the same to Akshay Kumar and Sajid Nadiadwala’s previous collaborative ventures. Collecting Rs. 13.25 cr on Day 1, Bachchhan Paandey out beats the collections of Housefull 2 that had collected Rs. 14 cr to become the actor and filmmaker’s third highest all-time opening day grosser. Leading the list of Akshay Kumar and Sajid Nadiadwala’s highest opening day grossers are the previous releases Housefull 4 and Housefull 3 that had collected Rs. 16.50 cr and Rs. 15.21 cr respectively.
On the other hand, the Day 1 business of Bachchhan Paandey does manage to surpass certain other releases the two have had like Housefullthat collectedRs. 10 cr, Kambakkht Ishq that collected Rs. 7.42 cr, Heyy Babyy that collected Rs. 4.77 cr, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi that collected Rs. 2.45 cr, and Jaan-E-Mann that collected Rs. 2.43 cr.
Currently, Bachchhan Paandey that faces stiff competition from last week’s release The Kashmir Files continues to hold strong. With positive word of mouth, the business of the film is likely to pick up over its opening weekend.
Akshay Kumar and SajidNadiadwala’s Top 10 Highest All-Time Opening Day Grossers at a glance:
Housefull 4 -Rs. 16.50 cr
Housefull 3 - Rs. 15.21 cr
Housefull 2 - Rs. 14 cr
Bachchhan Paandey - Rs. 13.25 cr
Housefull - Rs. 10 cr
Kambakkht Ishq - Rs. 7.42 cr
Heyy Babyy - Rs. 4.77 cr
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi - Rs. 2.45 cr
Jaan-E-Mann - Rs. 2.43 cr
