The much talked about and immensely promoted Aanand L Rai directorial Raksha Bandhan was released on Thursday August 11. Starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar the film which enjoyed a festive release was expected to open with a bang. However, contrary to expectations Raksha Bandhan opened on a modest note with Rs. 8.20 cr coming in on its opening day. Following this, the business of the film saw a drop in collections on its second day, while subsequent days followed the same trajectory.
In this box office report, we look at the overseas collections of the Akshay Kumar starrer Raksha Bandhan while breaking the same into territory-wise data. Not surprisingly, the U.S.A market took the lead with Rs. 2.01 cr. coming in, following this territory are the regions of U.K and Canada which raked in Rs. 1.20 cr. and Rs. 81 lakhs respectively. Interestingly, in the overseas markets of Australia and New Zealand Raksha Bandhan managed to draw in Rs. 55 lakhs and Rs. 37 lakhs respectively by the end of its second weekend in cinemas.
Raksha Bandhan Overseas Box Office at a glance
U.S.A – Rs. 2.01 cr.
U.K – Rs. 1.20 cr.
Canada – Rs. 81 lakhs
Australia – Rs. 55 lakhs
New Zealand – Rs. 37 lakhs
