Bang Bang has collected Rs 27-29 crore on its opening day at the box office, as per estimates based on collections from a few centres. The film took a gigantic opening on Thursday morning, which was the best occupany-wise for a film released in 2014.
Several exhibitors have confirmed to us that the ‘show count’ of Bang Bang at multiplexes was around 20-30% lower than Kick and Jai Ho, and also about 20% lower than Singham Returns. More than the screen count and the number of theatres, the number of shows is what stopped Bang Bang from putting up record-breaking numbers on Day 1.
Although Fox Star Studios has officially announced that the film has released on 4300 screens in India, trade sources have confirmed to us that the film has released on approx 3500-3600 screens including regional versions, which is the lowest for a big release in 2014.
A few other exhibitors have also informed us that the ‘Navratri’ festivities could have also made a slight dent in business in centres like West Bengal, Gujarat and a few others. At a multiplex in Valsad, the first day business was lower than both Agneepath and Krrish 3.
Add to it the fact that the film was competing with a critically acclaimed film like ‘Haider’, and the first day business of Bang Bang is excellent to say the least. All eyes will now be on how the film sustains over the extended weekend. The media and industry backing that ‘Haider’ is getting could begin to affect the business of Bang Bang at bigger centres today onwards.
Update: The official Twitter handle of Fox Star Studios has tweeted “Bang-buster news- #BangBangMovie set to be in the Top 5 openings of all time. New records for Hrithik & Katrina Kaif. Have u gone Bang Bang yet?”
The Top 5 opening of all time before the release of Bang Bang is as follows: Dhoom 3 – 36.22 cr, Chennai Express – 33.12 cr, Ek Tha Tiger – 32.93 cr, Singham Returns – 32.09 cr, Kick – 26.40 cr.
Those who have not watched the movie and saying that it is a crap.please do watch the movie first then u will definitely change your opinion. This movie is better than EK THA TIGER both in terms of action and plot.
Critics have given negative reviews to many blockbusters in the past especially of salman khan movies.
But we all know what happened.
And also after watching Haider, they will not like bang bang.
So if u are in a mood of pure entertainment plz go watch the movie first then post ur comments.
Stop negative comments before watching this flick.
I dont understand why media is always against Hrithik…always give different versions…When K3 crossed 240 crs they said it collected less than 200 cr…When Bang Bang production house confirmed that it released in 4300 screens how can somebody say that it released only on 3300 screens…a 1000 screens makes a huge difference..8-9 crs can be collected in 1000 screens….
If it collects 29 crs in hindi what is total collections in all languages…will it touch 31 crs? I am also totally confused with critics, though i respect it…people who have watched it are giving positive reviews about it….
Even Haider is getting good/avg/negative reviews….if it is good all has to accept it is good, if it is bad all has to accept it as bad…Haider got reviews from 2 to 5…which is illogical…if media it self is confused what people sitting back home will get to know….which is good which is bad…
friends i am busy on my love story and i dnt have enough time to comment. i havent watch haider or bang bang. so unable to comment about these movies but i feel now my lifetime prediction 166 for bang bang and 66 for haider gonna right.
@punk They have shown only positive public reviews in those videos. And frankly noone in public wants to say a movie is bad when asked on camera.
Hey guys myself Saket, i don’t often comment in indicine page but regularly check it for Bollywood updates n your comments in those articles. so far my experience is like this…
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Apart from 3 khans Lovers: @indicine you guys only promote khans movies there is an article publish in TOI that Hrithik, Akshay has better bodies than khans but where is the news , you guys support Khans too much.
And now there is new youngistaan complain for indicine guys
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@Indicine you guys deserve special applause to provide this Bollywood updates everyday,Even when there is so much Aarop you guys facing for doing partiality for specific actors.
@IndicineUsers love you all, there is no intention to hurt sentiments of anyone, sorry guys if my comment hurts you
@Saket, Haha! We are kinda used to such comments now and understand the feelings of fans here. When you like an actor, and a lot of people here are crazy about their favourites, it does hurt them to read negative reviews or reports. So it’s okay. We can’t stop being honest though.
Thanks for reading and if you do find time, do post your comments and thoughts.
@Saket, hahaha!! You have made me ROFL!! keep it up!!
saket- good observation dude
@indicine:honesty? ? 3.5 to entertainment and ce. 4 to kick,d3. 2.5 to bb. And you are telling abt honesty? My review is coming tonight.
I watched movie today
Bus ek hi baat kahunga that movie made my day
I am feeling very happy after watching movie
All stress went bang bang really
I said that what I feel
Best action movie