Saaho Hindi version makes Rs 24.4 cr on Day 1; Check other top opening day grossers
Saaho opening day collection: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Saaho's Hindi version made Rs 24.40 crore at the box office on the Day 1. The hype surrounding the big-budget the movie, excellent advance bookings ensured good collections. The movie has, however, earned over Rs 100 crore in all language versions in its India business. Salman Khan's Bharat still remains the highest opener of the year, which is followed by Akshay Kumar's Mission Mangal. Kalank and Kesari had also made great amount of money in their opening collections. Here are the top opening day collections of this year:
1. Bharat box office collection
The Salman Khan starrer movie still retains the top opening day grosser position. The movie made Rs 42.30 crore on the first day at the box office.
2. Mission Mangal box office collection:
The Akshay Kumar film made Rs 29.16 crore on the first day, the Independence Day.
3. Saaho box office collection:
Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer movie earned Rs 24.40 crore on the opening day. "#Saaho has a superb Day 1... Prabhas’ superstardom post #Baahubali2 + hype surrounding the biggie + excellent advance bookings ensured fantastic numbers... Day 2 and 3 biz crucial to pack a solid weekend total... Fri ₹ 24.40 cr Nett BOC. India biz. #Hindi version," film trade analyst and critic Taran Adarsh tweeted today.
4. Kalank box office collection:
4. Kalank box office collection: Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt starrer movie earned Rs 21.60 crore at the box office on the opening day.
5. Kesari box office collection:
Akshay Kumar starrer movie, based on an unequal battle between Sikh soldiers of a British regiment and Afghan invaders, Rs 21.06 crore. The movie grossed over Rs 150 crore in lifetime India collection. (Image source: Reuters)