Yesterday, the Karan Malhotra directed blockbuster Shamshera featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Vaani Kapoor, was released by Yash Raj Films. With such a wide release of 4350 screens across the country, and intense pre-release promotions and hype, Shamshera was anticipated to have an astounding opening at the box office.
In this report, we will analyze the opening day collections of Shamshera while contrasting it to the box office numbers of Ranbir Kapoor’s previous movies. Shamshera made a collection of Rs. 10.25 cr, placing it as the actor’s ninth highest opening day grosser, succeeding other works of his like Sanju which had earned Rs. 34.75 cr, Besharam Rs. 21.56 cr, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Rs. 19.45 cr, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Rs. 13.3 cr, Tamasha Rs. 10.94 cr, Rockstar Rs. 10.6 cr, Rajneeti Rs. 10.50 cr, and Roy Rs. 10.40 cr. On the other hand, the opening day collection of Shamshera has exceeded the figure of Jagga Jasoos which had only brought in Rs. 9.20 cr.
It is anticipated that Shamshera will have further expansion of its business during the forthcoming weekend. Moreover, trade forecasts claim that the movie which has little to no rival in the theaters could hit a mark closer to Rs. 50 crore.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Top 10 Highest Opening Day Grossers at a glance:
Sanju – Rs. 34.75 cr
Besharam – Rs. 21.56 cr
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani – Rs. 19.45 cr
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil – Rs. 13.3 cr
Tamasha – Rs. 10.94 cr
Rockstar – Rs. 10.6 cr
Rajneeti – Rs. 10.50 cr
Roy – Rs. 10.40 cr
Shamshera – Rs. 10.25 cr
Jagga Jasoos – Rs. 9.20 cr
