The final installment of the KGF series starring Yash released on January 25th – smashing projections about its success. Across 10,000 screens worldwide, the Hindi adaptation broke records in its first day earnings after ticket sales soared past Rs 31 crore. In comparison to other films that are only now making a comeback at theaters after the pandemic (like Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi), it also registers as India’s highest opening-day earnings ever made post-apocalypse.
Already having earned 53.95 crores in its opening day – surpassing previous releases such as ‘RRR’, which earned 20.07 crores; Bachchhan Paandey which earned 13.25 crores; Ranveer Singh’s ’83’ which earned 12.64 crores; and Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ earning 10.5 crores – there is no doubt that audiences will flock to see this blockbuster tomorrow too!
Currently, KGF – Chapter 2 is being shown to audiences around the country. Theaters are starting screenings as early as 6AM in some locations and showing special shows between midnight and 7 AM to meet high demand from fans who can’t wait for long hours until showtimes start at noon. According to predictions based on this trend, it’s likely that KGF2 will make more than Rs. 150 crore in just one weekend due to its popularity among audiences during the upcoming holidays.
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
