EXCLUSIVE! ‘Padmavati’ has blockbuster written all over? Here’s our trade report!

The hype around ‘Padmavati’ is at its peak, and we can’t blame you. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one filmmaker who brings about a different grandeur to every story he tells. Further, the film boasts of a stellar cast, including rumoured lovebirds Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone who’ve earlier created magic on the big screen.

However, keeping in mind how 2017 has been for Bollywood, one might be a little sceptical. A number of big budget films flunked, some of them unexpectedly. Further, we’ve probably reached the phase when mere presence of big names doesn’t woo the audience anymore.  At the same time, the ‘Padmavati’ team underwent some unforeseen and uncalled vandalism, in the name of communal pride.

Reportedly made with a massive budget of as much as Rs 180 crore, will ‘Padmavati’ taste success? We spoke to trade analyst Girish Johar, who gave us a detailed insight. (Also Read: The other queen in ‘Padmavati’: Meet Anupriya, who plays Ratan Singh’s first wife)

“It would be a bit too early to predict a first-day collection of the film. But December 1 is a restricted holiday. I assume it’d at least cross Rs 25 crore on day 1,” he says.

Below is a brief account of how things might unfold at the box office for ‘Padmavati’ according to the trade analyst.

He also reveals the film has probably cushioned over Rs 100 crore by selling satellite and digital rights already. Since it’s a solo release, the film might enjoy over 3000 plus screens, at least until its competitors hit the screen.

A theatrical collection of around Rs 135-150 crore and above will secure a successful run for ‘Padmavati’. At the same time, Girish emphasises on overseas collection as well.

Rest, let’s wait for December 1 cause this does mean that ‘Padmavati’ has blockbuster written all over.

Ranjini Maitra

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