Early estimates place Pathaan’s opening-day take between Rs. 53 and Rs. 55 crores, making it not just the highest non-holiday debut of all time but also the biggest debut in Hindi film ever. Pathaan was playing to sold-out crowds in every direction, from East to West to North to South.About Rs. 26.50 crores, or 50% of the entire business, have been given by the three national chains PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. The movie performed just as well on single screens, and Thursday’s business is anticipated to increase once more due to the Republic Day Holiday. The Pathaan willbecome the first movie in Hindi cinema history to earn Rs. 100 crores in just two days.
Video Courtesy: Mid-DayPathaan will also aim for an expanded opening weekend of Rs. 200 crores, making it the first Hindi movie to reach a double century in just five days. The evaluations from critics and the word-of-mouth from the audience are both very favorable. The initial frenzy around the movie suggests that it would quickly join the Rs. 300 crore club, becoming the first SRK film to join the exclusive club.
Pathaan made between Rs. 50 and Rs. 52 crores in Hindi, with an additional Rs. 3 crores from the Tamil and Telugu dubs, bringing the total to Rs.in the neighborhood of Rs. 55 crores in revenue. Depending on the numbers that come in from the single screens, the final collections in the morning could be greater or lower than the expected range.
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