The much–awaited release of the Arjun Kapoor–starrer Ek Villain Returns, directed by Mohit Suri and co–starring John Abraham, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria, had its opening last Friday, opening to decent numbers at the box office with a total collection of Rs. 7.05 cr. Continuing to stay steady on its second day, the film saw a slight uptick in collections on its third day of running.
This report examines the opening weekend box office numbers of Ek Villain Returns, as well as its comparative standing to Arjun Kapoor’s prior releases. Collecting Rs. 23.54 cr, Ek Villain Returns stands as the actor’s fifth biggest opening weekend earner. At the top of Arjun’s list of biggest grossers are his past releases Gunday ( Rs. 43.93 cr), 2 States ( Rs. 39.06 cr), Half Girlfriend ( Rs. 32.04 cr), and Ki & Ka ( Rs. 25.23 cr). Even so, the success of Ek Villain Returns surpasses a number of Arjun’s other releases like Mubarakan ( Rs. 22.91 cr), Tevar ( Rs. 22.05 cr), Finding Fanny ( Rs. 19.9 cr), Panipat ( Rs. 17.68 cr), and Ishaqzaade ( Rs. 15.91 cr).
At present, Ek Villain Returns is still showing in theatres and the movie–goers have shown great support for it. Surprisingly, it is mostly in the single screen-populated, less–affluent areas where it has made an impact. The trade analysts believe that the success of Ek Villain Returns will only expand in the days ahead.
Arjun Kapoor’s Top 10 Highest Opening Weekend Grossers at a glance:
Gunday – Rs. 43.93 cr
2 States – Rs. 38.06 cr
Half Girlfriend – Rs. 32.04 cr
Ki & Ka – Rs. 25.23 cr
Ek Villain Returns – Rs. 23.54 cr
Mubarakan – Rs. 22.91 cr
Tevar – Rs. 22.05 cr
Finding Fanny – Rs. 19.9 cr
Panipat – Rs. 17.68 cr
Ishaqzaade – Rs. 15.91 cr
