The long–awaited Ek Villain Returns, directed by Mohit Suir, had a lukewarm reception when it released in cinemas yesterday. Despite this, the movie, starring Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria, made the numbers at the box office as predicted. With its status as a sequel, it was only natural that Ek Villain Returns had a strong opening weekend.
In this box office report, we explore the collections of Ek Villain Returns on its opening day in comparison to the releases of Arjun Kapoor from the past. The movie has raked in a collection of Rs. 7.05 cr, becoming Arjun’s fifth highest opening day grosser. The top spots of the highest opening day grossers for Arjun include Gunday (Rs. 16.12 cr), 2 States (Rs. 12.42 cr), Half Girlfriend (Rs. 10.27 cr), and Ki & Ka (Rs. 7.30 cr). In addition to outperforming films like Tevar (Rs. 7.05 cr), Mubarakan (Rs. 5.16 cr), Finding Fanny (Rs. 5.1 cr), Ishaqzaade (Rs. 4.54 cr), and Panipat (Rs. 4.12 cr), Ek Villain Returns has become the latest in a line of successes for Arjun.
Currently, Ek Villain Returns – the sequel to the 2014 film Ek Villain – is predicted to grow even further. The movie has earned immense popularity in the single–screen dominated markets and is estimated to be close to the Rs. 30 cr mark by the end of its opening weekend. According to trade predictions, it is likely to witness a tremendous growth in business over its opening weekend.
Arjun Kapoor’s Top 10 Highest Opening Day Grossers at a glance:
Gunday – Rs. 16.12 cr
2 States – Rs. 12.42 cr
Half Girlfriend – Rs. 10.27 cr
Ki & Ka – Rs. 7.30 cr
Ek Villain Returns – Rs. 7.05 cr
Tevar – Rs. 7.05 cr
Mubarakan – Rs. 5.16 cr
Finding Fanny – Rs. 5.1 cr
Ishaqzaade – Rs. 4.54 cr
Panipat – Rs. 4.12 cr
