Rowdy Rathore: Biggest opening ever for an Akshay Kumar film

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha's film, helmed by choreographer-turned-director Prabhudheva is off to a flying start. The film opened with very encouraging number, raking in Rs 15.10 crore on the very first day.

The film followed with numbers like Rs 14.7 crore on Saturday and Rs 18.5 crore on Sunday bringing in Rs 48.3 crore India net. It even broke the record of Salman Khan's 'Dabangg' that stood at Rs 48 crore.

If recent reports are to be believed then 'Rowdy Rathore' is all set to enter the Rs 100 crore movie club. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweets, "RowdyRathore Fri 15.1 cr, Sat 14.7 cr, Sun 18.5 cr, Mon 9.5 cr +. Total: 57.8 cr + nett. STUPENDOUS!"

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  Director Prabhu Deva's action thriller 'Rowdy Rathore' will hit the screens on June 1, 2012.

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  After making a debut with Salman Khan's 'Dabangg', Sonakshi Sinha is back with 'Rowdy Rathore'.

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  Akshay and Sonakshi are busy promoting their film these days.

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  Directed by Prabhu Deva, the film has some popular dance numbers as well.

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  'Khiladi Kumar' Akshay will be seen in an action packed avatar in the film.

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  With no competition from any other Bollywood film, 'Rowdy Rathore' has a bright chances of scoring well at the box office.

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  The film has been composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala.

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  Sajid-Wajid have composed the music of 'Rowdy Rathore'.

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  Tamil actor Vijay has done a guest appearance in the film.

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  Kareena Kapoor has also done an item number in the film.

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  Vijayendra Prasad has written the story of 'Rowdy Rathore'.

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  Sonakshi Sinha was alleged of copying Kareena's 'Chammak Challo' look in the film.

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  Sonakshi Sinha will be seen with Akshay Kumar again in 'Joker'.

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  Akshay Kumar will be seen playing a double role in the film.

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  The trailer of 'Rowdy Rathore' looked very similar to Salman Khan's 'Dabangg'.

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  Trailer of 'Rowdy Rathore' failed to impress a large number of people.

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  However, Akshay and Sonakshi's promotions have succeeded in generating some excitement for the film.

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  After the success of 'Housefull 2', will Akshay get lucky again?

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  Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha's 'Rowdy Rathore' is being released on June 1, 2012.

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  So, watch out for 'Rowdy' this Friday.

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\'Rowdy Rathore\' has collected approx Rs 57.8 crore after first four days of its much publicized release.

Mumbai-based distributor Rajesh Thadani explains, "A lot of things have worked for the film, like the timing, the set up, Prabhudheva's direction and the entire masala that has been spread evenly over the film."

He adds, "The film has got the biggest possible opening for the year after Agneepath, if you count just three day weekend collection. And mind you Agneepath released on a national holiday. The film is going strong on Monday as well, be it at multiplexes or at single screens."

Delhi-based distributor Sanjay Ghai exclaims, "The film has entered the league of Dabangg and 3 Idiots. It is a sure shot entry into the Rs 100 crore club and is already declared to be a blockbuster." The film has already earned $ 1.25 million from all territories worldwide, till Saturday. In the Middle East too, this was Akshay's biggest opening ever.

Exhibitors Girish Wankhede points out, "Normally Akshay's films don't take a major opening. But the success of Housefull 2 gave Rowdy Rathore a push. The film opened with 60 per cent occupancy on Friday and by the end of the week, through major word of mouth, it reached 80 per cent. The film has a great repeat value."

The trade is certain that the upcoming release Shanghai won't pose as a problem for the Akshay-Sonakshi starrer as most single screens would want to screen the film, whereas Shanghai is deemed to be more suited for the multiplex.

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