Author: Milton Milton
On August 11th, just the day before, Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar-starring Raksha Bandhan, directed by Aanand L Rai, made its theatrical debut. With a robust supporting cast, the movie released on the fortunate occasion of Raksha Bandhan, but had to contend with another big-ticket release: Laal Singh Chaddha starring Aamir Khan. In this box office report, we look at the collections of Raksha Bandhan in the overseas markets on Day 1. Australia box office 7,373 USD [Rs. 5.87 lacs] from 43 screens New Zealand box office 3,284 USD [Rs. 2.61 lacs] from 22 screens
Predictions in this column held that Rakshabandhan will usher in incredible merriment in the box office, recording the most impressive day since Sooryavanshi’s release for Bollywood movies. Although not expecting the individual performance of Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan to be especially strong, it was forecast that the combined earnings of the two would be a guaranteed 30 crores. Audiences have clearly proven that they are willing to enter theatres when the films are engaging enough, and the upcoming titles from Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar seem to meet the criteria. Thus, expectations are high and anticipation even greater.…
Yesterday marked the release of the Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Rakshan Bandhan, helmed by Aanand L Rai. The family entertainer was expected to be highly acclaimed on its release date, Rakshabandhan, with the numbers on its Day 1 reflecting the same in double digits. To the disappointment of all, the movie underperformed by a great extent. Despite its emotive appeal, Raksha Bandhan garnered a mere Rs. 8.20 cr on its opening day. It appears that the film’s struggle could be attributed to its rivalry with Laal Singh Chaddha as well as the dearth of screens in some places.…
Yesterday saw the release of Laal Singh Chaddha, the much-anticipated film helmed by Advait Chandan and starring Aamir Khan. Leading up to its debut, the movie had been generating a great deal of excitement, with many believing that it would experience a huge opening thanks to the Raksha Bandhan festivities. Alas, contrary to expectations, the Aamir Khan starrer had a relatively lacklustre start. Laal Singh Chaddha got off to a relatively average beginning in the international markets. Competing against the Akshay Kumar movie Raksha Bandhan, the number of theaters and viewers being divided have hurt the business of Laal Singh…
The highly discussed and much promoted Laal Singh Chaddha, starring Aamir Khan, released in cinemas yesterday, helmed by Advait Chandan, with much expectations riding on it, given it is a remake of the Tom Hanks starrer Forrest Gump. Industry insiders speculated the movie would bring an end to the dismal box office record, making Rs. 15 crore on its first day. Surprisingly, it received a lukewarm response and ended up earning only Rs. 12 crore. In this analysis of the opening day box office collections of Laal Singh Chaddha, we can compare the results with previous releases of 2022. With…
Yesterday marked the grand release of the much awaited Aamir Khan-Kareena Kapoor starrer Laal Singh Chaddha, directed by Advait Chandan, a remake of the iconic Tom Hanks movie Forrest Gump. Contrary to the expected positive response, the film commenced with a quite low turnout of only 15% occupancy rate in the morning and early afternoon shows. Making the situation worse were the unenthusiastic reviews the film has been garnering. With this situation in hand, it seems that Laal Sinch Chaddha may be a tough journey for its makers. In this box office report, we take a look at Laal Singh…
Just yesterday, we witnessed the premiere of two highly anticipated Bollywood productions: Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha, a heartfelt family movie, and Akshay Kumar’s Raksha Bandhan, a remake of Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump. Everyone was asking: which of these two would become the bigger hit at the box office? Reports show that Laal Singh Chaddha, which boasts a higher ticket price and more screenings in metropolitan multiplexes, has gained a larger following. On the contrary, Raksha Bandhan, which is better represented in Hindi-speaking areas, has made a steady and consistent impact. As of the present moment, the second day of…
The movie Laal Singh Chaddha, directed by Advait Chandan and featuring Aamir Khan in the lead role, made its grand debut on the big screen yesterday. In the days leading up to its release, it had become the talk of the town, with industry insiders expecting a high-profile opening due to the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival. Alas, this was not to be, and the movie failed to make an impactful first impression, much to the surprise of everyone. Laal Singh Chaddha, featuring Aamir Khan, had an excellent opening day in overseas markets like the USA, Canada and the UK. In…
Yesterday, on August 11th, audiences witnessed the debut of the much-awaited Akshay Kumar starrer, Raksha Bandhan. Aanand L Rai’s direction brought together an ensemble cast, which included Bhumi Pednekar, for a release date coinciding with the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan. While it seemed that the film had a smooth sail to the box office, the presence of the Aamir Khan-starrer Laal Singh Chaddha posed stiff competition for the movie. For this analysis of the overseas box office performance, we take a closer look at the Day 1 gross of Raksha Bandhan. U.K box office 19,865 USD [Rs. 15.83 lacs]…
Yesterday marked the arrival of two highly anticipated films in cinemas. Laal Singh Chaddha, helmed by Advait Chandan and starring Aamir Khan, as well as Raksha Bandhan directed by Aanand L Rai, starring Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, and a large cast, both debuted on the special day of Raksha Bandhan. In the overseas markets, Laal Singh Chaddha got off to an impressive start in the overseas territories of U.S.A, Canada and U.K. In this box office report, we look at the collections of Raksha Bandhan and Laal Singh Chaddha in the overseas markets on Day 1. Laal Singh Chaddha Australia…