The much-anticipated sequel to the popular 2015 release Drishyam was released last week. Starring Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu and Shreya Saran Drishyam 2 had a major release worldwide. As it follows the story of an already loved film many held high hopes for its continuation while others were expecting something close to what they’d seen before. Surprisingly enough, after a modest start at the box office receipts soared exponentially with people lined up around theaters in every corner of the world just to watch this one movie.
This box office report is about the opening week collections for Drishyam 2 and compares it to some of Ajay Devgn’s previous films. In just one week, Drishyam 2 collected $5 million from ticket sales which makes it his fourteenth movie to make $100 million or more in its first week out. When you compare this number with other recent Devgn movies that have broken $100 million after one week, Drishyam 2 ranks as the actor’s third highest opener at $5 million dollars from ticket sales.
Currently, Drishyam 2 which stands as Ajay Devgn’s eight-highest grossing film after just one week of screening, is expected to continue doing good business. With positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike trade predictions claim that the business for Drishyam 2 will increase over its second weekend when it comes out again. As per current estimates Drishyam 2 could inch closer to the Rs. 120 cr mark by the end of its second weekend run.
Ajay Devgn’s Rs. 100 cr grossers at a glance:
Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior – Rs. 279.55 cr
Golmaal Again – Rs. 205.69 cr
Total Dhamaal – Rs. 154.23 cr
Singham Returns – Rs. 140.62 cr
Gangubai Kathiawadi – Rs. 129.10 cr
Golmaal 3 – Rs. 106.34 cr
Son Of Sardaar – Rs. 105.03 cr
Drishyam 2 – Rs. 104.66 cr
De De Pyaar De – Rs. 103.64 cr
Raid – Rs. 103.07 cr
Bol Bachchan – Rs. 102.94 cr
Shivaay – Rs. 100.33 cr
Singham – Rs. 100.30 cr
