This week saw the release of the drug drama Udta Punjab. The film, which features an ensemble cast of Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh released in 49 screens in the overseas.
The movie has grossed approx. AED 325,000 (Rs. 59.33 lacs) in its opening day in the U.A.E. Despite the ongoing season of Ramzan and the film's 18+ classification (Adults only rating), interestingly, Udta Punjab has met with a good start the UAE market.
Details from other territories as below:
New Zealand box office: 8,291 USD [5.5 lacs] from 6 screens
U.K. box office: 27,515 USD [18.58 lacs] from 23 screens
Australia box office: 26,313 USD [17.64 lacs] from 20 screens