Yesterday after much talk and promotions the Yash starrer KGF - Chapter 2 hit screens. Released across 10000 screens worldwide expectations of the business of the film were at an all-time high. Living up to the same, KGF 2 opened on a thunderous note with the audience thronging cinema halls.
In this box office report, we look at the opening day collections of KGF – Chapter 2 while comparing the same to previous Hindi dubbed releases. Collecting a staggering Rs. 53.95 cr on Day 1, KGF – Chapter 2 has emerged as the highest all-time opening day grosser among Hindi dubbed releases. In fact, the business of the film has managed to surpass previous Hindi dubbed releases like Baahubali 2- The Conclusion which collected Rs. 41 cr, Saaho which collected Rs. 24.4 cr, 2.0 which collected Rs. 20.25 cr, and RRR which collected Rs. 20.07 cr.
As of now, KGF 2 continued to draw in the audience across the country. In fact, theatre owners have added more shows some as early as 6 AM with special shows between midnight and 7 AM as well to accommodate audience demand. Going by the current trend, the business of KGF – Chapter 2 is expected to see further growth in collections. It will come as no surprise if the business of the film surpasses the Rs. 150 cr mark by the end of its opening weekend.
Top 10 All-Time Highest Opening Day Grosser for Hindi dubbed releases at a glance:
KGF - Chapter 2 - Rs. 53.95 cr
Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - Rs. 41 cr
Saaho - Rs. 24.4 cr
2.0 - Rs. 20.25 cr
RRR - Rs. 20.07 cr
Kabali - Rs. 5.20 cr
Bahubali - The Beginning - Rs. 5.15 cr
Radhe Shyam - Rs. 4.44 cr
Pushpa: The Rise - Rs. 3.33 crc
Syeraa Narasimha Reddy - Rs. 2.18 cr