Jai Ho holds the record for the highest opening day collections for a film released in 2014. The Salman Khan starrer collected almost the same as the first day collections of all other releases put together, except Gunday which collected about 1 crore lesser than Jai Ho on fewer screens.
Yaariyan was the surprise package this year, as the film was riding almost entirely on the popularity of its music and youth appeal to open well at the box office.
Dharma Productions’ Hasee Toh Phasee was slower than Yaariyan, but eventually went on to be a much bigger grosser.
This week’s release Highway opened to a decent response as Imtiaz Ali films have a huge following in urban centres. Dedh Ishqiya took a slow start, but picked up over the weekend.
The opening day collections of all Hindi films in 2014 is Rs 54.27 crore.
Opening Day of Hindi Movies 2014
| Collections (in crores) | Total Screen Count (approx) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jai Ho | 17.38 | 3900 |
| Gunday | 16.12 | 2800 |
| Yaariyan | 5.43 | 1425 |
| Hasee Toh Phasee | 4.37 | 1350 |
| Highway | 3.48 | 725 |
| Dedh Ishqiya | 2.86 | 1300 |
| Darr At The Mall | 1.05 | 1100 |
| Mr Joe B Carvolho | 0.71 | 1000 |
| One By Two | 0.62 | 550 |
| Karle Pyaar Karle | 0.25 | 1050 |
| Other Releases | 2 (approx) | -- |
| Total Opening Day | 54.27 crores | -- |
Note: Collections of Sholay 3D hasn’t been included as it was a re-release of a old film.
@yy maithaiwala, I always want to end these stupid debates. Though Salman and SRK are not hanging with each other as they used to do before, they are not enemies either. They have so much respect, love for each other and sweat past memories that prevent them from doing ill for each other. Some guys do not want to understand this.
For me I never consider anyone to be the best. Everyone has pros and cons. Hence, they are good in their own ways. So, let us enjoy the movies.
@Beingsallufan, SRK delivered two above average movies (not a clean hit) in 2011. Did he lose his stardom because of that? No, never will. Because he is an established star. Likewise, under-performance of Jai Ho will not bring Salman’s stardom and affect his future movies (unless there is non-film-related and political controversies like it happened before the release of Jai Ho). He just needs to return with the right dose of entertainment on Eid.
All the best to everyone.
@Beingsallufan, SRK delivered two above average movies (not a clean hit) in 2011. (I wanted to post Source from koimoi here. But Indicine not allowing due its policy. If u still want source, I can give u by other means) Did he lose his stardom because of that? No, never will. Because he is an established star. Likewise, under-performance of Jai Ho will not bring Salman’s stardom and affect his future movies (unless there is non-film-related and political controversies like it happened before the release of Jai Ho). He just needs to return with the right dose of entertainment on Eid.
All the best to everyone.
Jai Ho BO Verdict:
Boxofficeindia.com- Semi Hit
Koimoi – Plus (Equivalent to Semi-Hit or so, Similar Ratings were given to Ra.One and Don2 as well)
Indicine.com- Above Average