Just a couple of days back Bollywood Hungama had reported about the Yash starrer KGF – Chapter 2 setting new business benchmarks. Well, the film, which released over two weeks ago is still going strong, managing to compete with newer releases at the box office. Now, in this report, we look at some of the benchmarks KGF 2 has accomplished in its run, in terms of box office collections.
Crosses Rs. 50 cr: Being one of the most anticipated, promoted and hyped releases of recent times KGF – Chapter 2 was expected to open with a bang. However, surpassing expectations and predictions, the Yash starrer opened on a thunderous note crossing the Rs. 50 cr. mark on its first day. In fact, the film managed to rake in a staggering Rs. 53.95 cr. on Day 1 making it the all-time highest opening day grosser, as well as the all-time highest single day grosser.
Crosses Rs. 100 cr: Collecting a further Rs. 46.79 cr. on its second day the business of KGF – Chapter 2 crossed the Rs. 100 cr. mark within just 2 days of its release. Collecting Rs. 100.74 cr. the film surpassed previous releases like Baahubali 2, Dangal, Sanju, Tiger Zinda Hai and War amongst others to become the fastest Rs. 100 cr. grosser.
Crosses Rs. 150 cr: Given the insane craze for the film, it came as no surprise when KGF – Chapter 2 made it past the Rs. 150 cr. mark in just four days. Collecting over Rs. 40 cr. on four consecutive days, with two of these days recording collections in excess of Rs. 50 cr., KGF 2 blitzed past the Rs. 150 cr. mark in record time. In fact, the film also surpassed Baahubali 2 as being the only film to have four consecutive Rs. 40+ grossing days.
Crosses Rs. 200 cr: After enjoying an extended four-day opening weekend, which saw collections soar, the first Monday business of KGF 2 did not witness a drastic drop. Collecting Rs. 25.57 cr. on Day 5, the total collections of the film managed to go past the Rs. 200 cr. mark. Once again, setting a new record, KGF – Chapter 2 that collected Rs. 219.56 cr. in 5 days, surpassed previous releases to become the all-time fastest Rs. 200 cr. grosser.
Crosses Rs. 250 cr: After blitzing into the Rs. 100 cr. and Rs. 200 cr. club, KGF 2 continued its domination at the box office, raking in over Rs. 250 cr. in seven days. With a collection of Rs. 255.05 cr. the Yash starrer has set a new record of being the fastest grosser.
Crosses Rs. 300 cr: Over a week after its release, KGF – Chapter 2 continued its run at the box office. With daily collection figures, hovering near the Rs. 20 cr. mark each day, the film fast-forwarded into the Rs. 300 cr. club in 11 days. Collecting Rs. 321.12 cr. in 11 days, KGF 2 has now joined the SS Rajamouli directorial Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion as being the all-time fastest Rs. 300 cr. grosser.
Crosses Rs. 325 cr: On its 12th day running KGF 2, which managed to overcome competition from new releases, drew in a further Rs. 8.28 cr. taking its total collections past the Rs. 325 cr. mark. Collecting Rs. Rs. 329.4 cr. in 12 days, the film has set yet another record.
Crosses Rs. 350 cr: After a stellar run at the box office, KGF 2 that continues to dominate made it past the Rs. 350 cr. mark on Day 16. Despite new releases in the form of Runway 34 and Heropanti 2 the Yash starrer remains as the audiences’ first choice in theatres.
Going forward, KGF – Chapter 2 continues to see unprecedented audience acceptance. Looking at the current trend, trade predictions state that the business of KGF 2 will cross the Rs. 400 cr. in the coming few days. In fact, the business of the film is expected to see a massive increase over the weekend with another spurt in collections being expected on Eid.
