Ek Tha Tiger: Can Salman Khan break Aamir Khan's record?

Mumbai: Also this is the biggest opening of Salman Khan's film ever, breaking the record of 'Bodyguard', which raked in Rs 87 crore in the first five days. And with Eid, the collections are all set to multiply.

Trade experts feel that the film will easily cross the Rs 150 crore mark. However if it will break the record of '3 Idiots' (over Rs 200 crore), still remains to be seen. While there are several figures floating in the market, we give you the first five-day collections of the film.

The film opened on August 15 (Wednesday) at Rs 30.35 crore, Thursday Rs 13.54 crore, Friday Rs 12.12 crore, Saturday Rs 15.45 crore and Sunday Rs 21.22 core. The collection of the film is at Rs 92.68 crore after the first five days and while going to the press, the film had already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark with its Monday collections. The producers Yash Raj Films claim that the first five-day collections of the film stand at around Rs 100.16 crore.

Salman Khan plays a RAW agent in his next film 'Ek Tha Tiger' which will hit the screens on August 15, 2012.
After giving hits like 'Wanted', 'Dabangg', 'Ready' and 'Bodygurad', Bollywood actor Salman Khan is all set to take you by storm again with 'Ek Tha Tiger'.
He will be seen romancing his former lady love Katrina Kaif in the movie. (All the stills have been taken from the official promos of the film.)
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Ek Tha Tiger' has been making headlines from long. From its music to action sequences, everything is grabbing eyeballs.
Salman Khan had four back-to-back blockbusters and expectations from his next release 'Ek Tha Tiger' are enormous.
Salman Khan appears quite oblivious to the pressure and says almost philosophically that whatever a film's fate, the audience is always right and must be entertained.
In his over two decade career, Salman has dabbled in all genres - romance, action and comedy. But right now, the 46-year-old admits he doesn't know what will click with the audience.
Salman Khan believes in following his heart and, more importantly, his passion for acting.
The much awaited Yash Raj Films' romantic action thriller 'Ek Tha Tiger' sees Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif coming together after four years.
Being released on Independence Day, 'Ek Tha Tiger' is Salman-Katrina's first release after they parted ways. Their last film together was 2008 release 'Yuvvraaj'.
'Ek Tha Tiger' is a complete package and it has many USPs, says its director Kabir Khan.
Salman appreciates Katrina's performance in the film and says she is very good in the film.
"Sonia in 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya' was okay, Anushka in 'Yuvvraaj' was good but Zoya in 'Ek Tha Tiger' is too good," says Salman Khan.
Salman Khan is unhappy that his fans will have to shell out more to watch his forthcoming film 'Ek Tha Tiger' in a multiplex, but the actor says the ticket price will come down eventually a few days post the film's release Aug 15.
Multiplex chains have reportedly decided to cash in on the buzz around the Salman-Katrina Kaif starrer by levying a 12 to 16 per cent hike in their ticket prices.
Salman Khan has a huge fan following and his fans will not mind spending extra money for his much awaited film.
The film is coming out on Independence Day and then Monday is Eid. Double benefit for the film.
So do you think Zoya and Tiger are all set to break all the box office records?

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Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, "The collections are beyond historic. With Eid, the next three days will be huge. The collections of the film over the next three days will be humungous. It is the fastest ever Rs 100 crore film. The collections will keep soaring till Wednesday."

Trade analyst Amod Mehra says, "The film had an extraordinary first-day and although the numbers fell on Thursday and Friday, on Saturday and Sunday it soared again. The film is expected to race to Rs 150 crore. Despite mixed response from the audience, it has made no difference to the collections. The film will most probably make Rs 200 crore."

On the other hand, 'Gangs of Wasseypur Part II' suffered the 'Ek Tha Tiger' wave. Adarsh says, "Gangs did not do well in its second week despite being a good film." Mehra adds, "It is on its way out."

Figures courtesy: Box Office India