Salman Khan's 'Jai Ho'

Superstar Salman Khan’s ‘Jai Ho’ that  also marks the return of ‘ the Dabangg Khan’  on the silver screen after a two years,  has managed to collect a mere Rs 17.5 crore on its opening day. The film failed to beat the first Friday record of “Dhoom 3′ and “Krrish 3. The first day figure is the fifth highest ever for a film released on non-holiday Friday. The top spot is held by “Dhoom 3” with ₹36.22 crore, followed by “Krrish 3” with ₹25.5 crore and “Dabangg 2″ with ₹21 crore. Then too reports for ‘Jai Ho’ have mostly been positive and escalation in the business is expected on Sunday since it is also a Republic Day holiday.

 

According to sources, Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted about the film’s business till today. “#JaiHo Fri ₹ 17.55 cr nett India only . , “#JaiHo reports are very positive, expecting the biz to witness escalation on Sat. Tomorrow, 26 Jan holiday + Sunday should hit big numbers.”

The film that has had an extensive release, with multiplexes performing 15 to 20 shows every single day. At some multiplexes, the shows are more than 20.  But the single screens opened to a better response than most multiplexes. In some sectors it has got some 80 to 100 % response. Business from circuits like Delhi, Punjab, and Moradabad was average.

Well lets wait and watch if the weekend turns the tide for this Salman Khan starrer.

 

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Meanwhile here is a look at the top opening day earnings of the film released on normal and holiday Friday:

Position Film Release Date Earnings in Rs Crore Release Day
1. Dhoom 3 20 December, 2013 36.22 Non-holiday
2. Chennai Express 9 August, 2013 33.12 Holiday
3. Ek Tha Tiger 15August, 2012 32.93 Holiday
4. Krrish 3 1 November, 2013 25.5 Non-holiday
5. Agneepath 26 Januray, 2012 23 Holiday
6. Bodyguard 31 August, 2011 21.60 Holiday
7. Besharam 2 October, 2013 21.56 Holiday
8. Dabangg 2 21 December, 2012 21 Non-Holiday
9. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani 31 May, 2013 19.45 Non-Holiday
10. Ra.One 26 October, 2011 18.50 Holiday
11. Jai Ho 24 January, 2014 17.55 Non-Holiday
11. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela 15 November, 2013 16 Non-holiday
12. Don 2 23 December, 2011 15.30 Non-holiday
13. Jab Tak Hai Jaan 13 November, 2012 15.23 Holiday
14 Race 2 25 January, 2013 15.12 Non-holiday