‘Sarbjit’ fails to impress with first week collections of Rs 19 crore

The much hyped Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Randeep Hooda starrer ‘Sarbjit‘ has unexpectedly failed to bring in more viewers to cinema screens to witness this true heart-wrenching story of Indian farmer Sarabjit Singh. As the film completes a week of its release, it could only manage to collect Rs. 19 crore at the Box office.

According to Box Office India, the collections received from Delhi / UP and East Punjab are weak looking at the huge expectations set by this Omung Kumar directorial. Delhi / UP collected Rs. 5.50 crore nett for the week aided by entertainment tax exemption whereas East Punjab grossed only Rs. 3 crore nett.

It is assumed that ‘Sarbjit’ would carry on with its business in Delhi / UP and East Punjab centers after week one, with possibly over 50% business coming in from these two circuits.

Mumbai being is a bigger circuit than Delhi / UP, ‘Sarbjit’ has grossed less here as well.

‘Sarbjit’ narrates the story of Indian convict Sarabjit Singh, who was falsely accused of terrorism and spying in Pakistan, following a jail sentence of 23 years and lastly beaten to death by his jail inmates. The film also stars Richa Chadha and Darshan Kumaar in pivotal parts.

Also Read: AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN STARRER ‘SARBJIT’ GETS NO DISTRIBUTOR IN PAKISTAN

Amod Pandit

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