The Yash starrer KGF – Chapter 2 was released yesterday to a thunderous response from the critics and audience alike. Featuring the widest release for a film across 10000 screens worldwide, expectations of the film’s business have been at an all-time high. Living up to the same, KGF 2 opened with a bang, registering Rs. 31 cr nett from the advance sale of tickets for Day 1 alone.
In this box office report, we look at the opening day collections of KGF – Chapter 2 while comparing the same to releases that have hit screens post the pandemic. Collecting a staggering Rs. 53.95 cr KGF 2 has become the highest opening day grosser post the pandemic. In fact, the Day 1 business of the film has managed to surpass the collections of previous releases like the Akshay Kumar starrer Sooryavanshi which collected Rs. 26.29 cr, the SS Rajamouli directorial RRR which collected Rs. 20.07 cr, Bachchhan Paandey which collected Rs. 13.25 cr, the Ranveer Singh starrer 83 which collected Rs. 12.64 cr and the Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi collected Rs. 10.50 cr.
Currently, KGF – Chapter 2 is running to packed houses across the country, in fact, theatre owners have started screening as early as 6 AM in certain locations with a few other areas even featuring special shows between midnight and 7 AM to accommodate audience demand. Going by this trend estimates state that KGF 2 is set to enjoy a money-spinning weekend. With the Easter holiday weekend giving collections a boost it will come as no surprise if the business of KGF – Chapter 2 crosses the Rs. 150 cr mark.
Top 10 Highest Opening Day Grossers Post the Pandemic at a glance:
KGF - Chapter 2 - Rs. 53.95 cr
Sooryavanshi - Rs. 26.29 cr
RRR - Rs. 20.07 cr
Bachchhan Paandey - Rs. 13.25 cr
83 - Rs. 12.64 cr
Gangubai Kathiawadi - Rs. 10.50 cr
Antim - The Final Truth - Rs. 5.03 cr
Radhe Shyam - Rs. 4.44 cr
The Kashmir Files - Rs. 3.55 cr
Pushpa: The Rise - Rs. 3.33 cr
