The decision to wait for the theatres to reopen after the novel coronavirus pandemic and not take the digital route has proved to be beneficial for Sooryavanshi makers. The Rohit Shetty directorial venture is the first big-budget film that released in the theatres post pandemic lockdown. Akshay Kumar’s film is being received well at the box office as it earned Rs 26.29 crore on Day 1 of its release. On Day 2, the film collected Rs 23.85 crore.
SOORYAVANSHI EARNS RS 24.5 CRORE ON DAY 2
Sooryavanshi is seeing cinegoers thronging theatres. The Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif film collected Rs 23.85 crore on Day 2 of its release. On Day 1, the film had earned Rs 26 crore. While it was anticipated that it would make more money on the weekend, the collection was recorded less due to Bhai Dooj. Sooryavanshi is expected to pick up on Sunday, November 7.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote, “#Sooryavanshi crosses Rs 50 cr SUPER-STRONG HOLD on Day 2 Slight dip in night shows vis-à-vis Day 1 Expect a BIGGG SCORE on Day 3, should comfortably cross Rs 75 cr, may even touch Rs 80 cr [+/-], PHENOMENAL Fri 26.29 cr, Sat 23.85 cr. Total: Rs 50.14 cr. #India biz (sic).”
ALL ABOUT SOORYAVANSHI
Starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, Sooryavanshi is the fourth film in Rohit Shetty’s cop universe that began with Ajay Devgn’s Singham in 2011. The latest actioner also features cameo appearances by Ranveer Singh and Ajay Devgn. After Singham and Singham Returns, Ranveer Singh carried forward the baton with Simmba. Now, Akshay has won the hearts of the audience with Sooryavanshi along with Katrina Kaif. Sooryavanshi also stars Gulshan Grover and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles.
