New Delhi: Despite no big stars except for Richa Chadda, Mrighdeep Lamba's recent release 'Fukrey' has still managed to set the cash registers ringing at the box office. The film has already collected Rs 9.82 crore in the opening weekend.
Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#Fukrey collected approx Rs 9.82 cr nett in its opening weekend. Breakup for opening weekend:- Fri 2.62 cr, Sat 3.10 cr, Sun 4.10 cr."
The film has received a good opening due to word of mouth and the business of the film has escalated from Rs 5. 72 crore in two days to Rs 9.82 crore in the opening weekend.
"#Fukrey word of mouth is terrific. Hoping appreciation translates into super BO figures. Plexes ought to support such deserving films," Adarsh added. ...
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