Rockstar Saturday Collection is 11.5 crore nett. Outstanding. Muliplexes Rocking.

Rockstar has collected around 11.5 crore nett all India on Saturday as per early estimates. Muliplex showed 10-15% jump from opening Friday. Single Screens in mass circuits showed marginal decline on Saturday from Friday. Rockstar total collection is 22 crore nett after 2 days. It is easily the biggest solo opener of Ranbir Kapoor. Single screens showed little decline, but because of earth shattering business in multiplexes and metros, collections are excellent on Saturday.

Read More >>

Kareena Kapoor is No.1 as far as Indian Box Office Report.

Kareena Kapoor is without doubt is the biggest leading actress of Bollywood right now as far as Indian Box Office Collections are concerned. She has four films which have a nett gross of 100 crores or more. In 2011 she has given two films (Bodyguard & Ra.One) which grossed more than 100 crore nett in Indian Box Office. She is the only actor who has four films in 100 crore club.

Read More >>

Rockstar Opening Friday Collections is 10+ crore nett. Bumper Opening.

Rockstar has taken bumper opening at the Indian Box office. Rockstar Friday collection is around 10+ crore nett all India as per early estimates. Muliplexes are rocking on Friday and occupancy was around 80-100% across all India in evening and night shows. Single screens picked up immensely by evening shows and a healthy figure is accumulated by the end of the day.

Read More >>

Zaraa Dil Ko Thaam Lo Song Promo - Don2. Exclusive.

Read More >>

Ra.One Total Collections (Actuals) at the end of 2nd Week is 121.5 crore nett.

Ra.One collections at the Box Office is coming to an end. Ra.One has collected 121.5 crore nett all India at the end of 2nd week. 2nd week collection is 15.5 crore nett and the drop is humongous from 1st Week. Actually after the end of 1st weekend itself film registered drop each day. Also, the festive season and lots of holidays helped Ra.One to recover its money, otherwise it would have been a colossal disaster.

Read More >>

Rockstar Friday Opening Update. Very Good.

As per early reports, Rockstar has taken 60-80% opening on Friday Morning and Afternoon shows all across India on average. Multiplex occupancy is very good and in many places is 90%+ occupancy. Single screens occupancy is poor as compared to multiplex, but evening shows are certain to be picked up. 

Read More >>

Ra.One Second Week Collection is 16 crore nett. Ra.One Total Collection is 122 crore nett.

Ra.One has collected approx 16 crore nett all India in its 2nd week. Drop is huge if we compare it to the opening week. Ra.One total collection now stands at 122+ crore nett all India at the end of 2nd week. 2nd weekdays are on lower side and collected around 6 crore nett from Monday-Thursday. 2nd Weekend collection was 9.8 crore nett. Sustaining of Ra.One will be very difficult from now on, as Rockstar is releasing on Friday and it is carrying very good buzz.

Verdict - Ra.One is just Average if we just take distributor share. Ra.One is a marginal success if we consider other avenues like Satellite & Music Rights etc. This means Ra.One makers will earn marginal profits, whereas distributors will lose money in many circuits.

Read More >>

Its Official. Aamir Khan next is titled - Talaash, not Dhuan!

Aamir Khan has finally found a suitable title for his under-production film, which is being directed by Reema Kagti and stars Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji as the leading ladies. The suspense thriller, which is being co-produced by Aamir along with actor-producer-director Farhan Akhtar and his business partner of a decade, Ritesh Sidhwani, is now officially called Talaash.

The producer trio and the director had been brainstorming on the title for a few months now. Like the genre of the movie, the name too has remained a mystery for the unit members, since the film went on the floors earlier this year.

Read More >>

Rockstar Opening Update. Set to take Bumper Opening.

As advance booking report is coming Rockstar is set to take very good opening on Friday all across India. Multiplex advance booking is very positive across all centres. Single Screen is lagging behind right now, but advance booking never gives the true picture of single screens. It is expected that Rockstar will be Ranbir Kapoor biggest solo opener and set to cross opening figure of Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahaani. Music is immensely liked by youth and they might turn up in huge numbers tomorrow.

Read More >>

Top Grossers of 2011. Ra.One chasing Second Position. Updated on 09-11-11.

Here is the list of biggest grosser of 2011. Ra.One right now is chasing Ready collections and No.2 position. Ra.One all versions collection will definite to cross Ready, but it seems uphill task for Ra.One Hindi version to cross Ready. Anyways Bodyguard is safely holding the No.1 position and it looks very difficult for any other movie to upstage Bodyguard right now. Ra.One has already crossed Superhits Singham & ZNMD.

Read More >>

Ra.One collection drops. Distributors suffer, but Shahrukh Khan & Eros will make Money.

This article is totally based on trade inputs and there circuits results. As information coming from different trade and distributors after the end of 2nd weekend business, distributors are going to suffer, whereas makers will make money. While Ra.One couldn't boost its collections on 2nd weekend netting meagre 10 crore nett gross.

Veteran trade analyst Amod Mehra says, "Last Monday onwards, the numbers of the SRK-starrer have been falling like a landslide. This weekend saw it collect Rs 7 odd crore, but it's not good enough to put the film into big league."

Read More >>

Ra.One Second Monday Collection is 2.5 crore nett. Ra.One Total Collection is 118.8 crore nett.

Ra.One has collected decent 2.5 crore nett all India on 2nd Monday as per early figures. Drop was just 35-40% from 2nd Sunday. It is to be noted that Monday Eid Holiday helped immensely, otherwise collection would have been much less. Ra.One total collection now stands at 118.8 crore nett all India at the end of 13th day.

Read More >>

Partner 2 Cancelled.

David Dhawan has confirmed that Partner 2 is not happening anymore. It is widely speculated that the sequel to smash hit Partner which made the return of Govinda in a big way is on the way. It was rumoured that script was very much ready and on. Salman busy with many scripts to follow was one of the main concern. But right now it is cancelled.

Read More >>

Rockstar Movie Preview. Are you Ready for Rockstar.

Rockstar is set to release on 11th Nov, 2011 and already pre-buzz is excellent. Imtiaz Ali is back as Director and Story-teller after outstanding lineup of Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met & Love Aaj Kal. Music is composed by Legend Mr. A.R. Rahman. Rockstar also features legendary Mr. Shammi Kapoor, the original Rockstar of 60's. Below is the preview of Rockstar.

Read More >>

Ra.One Second Weekend Collection is 10 crore nett. Ra.One Total Collection is 116 crore nett.

Ra.One has collected decent 10 crore nett all India in its second weekend as per early estimates. Ra.One total collection stands at 116.5 crore nett (All Version) or 108.5 crore nett (Hindi Version) all India after 12 days. Second Friday collections were on lower side. Second Saturday showed jump and again second Sunday also showed good jump, but still it ended in decent figures, since even after jump figures are in lower side. Monday is expected to be also good because of Eid. Verdict - Picture will be clear at the end of 2nd week.

Read More >>

Ra.One Second Saturday Collection is 3+ crore nett. Ra.One Total Collection is 114 crore nett.

Ra.One has collected around 3+ crore nett all India on its second Saturday. This is for the first time after 1st Thursday Ra.One has shown jump and the jump is around 30-40% on average from its second Friday.  If we consider the morning and noon shows, the collections are showing jump on second Sunday also. Even evening shows update and booking is also good. Ra.One total collection now stands at 114 crore nett (All Versions) at the end of 11 Days.

Read More >>

Ra.One is neither HIT nor Flop from First week Collections.

In Trade circle all speculations are going around that Ra.one is Hit or Flop? Many of my readers are asking whether Ra.One is Hit or Flop and many websites are publishing biased reports, some for and many against. We thought of solving this puzzle and we have taken Eros figure of 47 crore which was recovered before Ra.One release as Satellite, Music & other rights. 

Read More >>

Ra.One Second Weekend Update. Ra.One Second Friday Collection is 2.5 crore nett.

Ra.One has fared poorly on its second Friday and collected around 2.5 crore nett all India as per early figures. Which takes Ra.One total collection to 109 crore nett all India after 10 days. But the good news is second Saturday has shown jump from second Friday and even Sunday booking is encouraging, which will lead to a good jump again.

Read More >>

Ra.One First Week Economics. Makers will recover its money, distributors set to lose money.

Ra.One has collected 106.5 crore nett (98.5 crore nett Hindi Version, Regional 8 crore nett) all India in its first week. So, thus distributor share is coming around 50 crore nett from domestic market and another 20 crore nett from overseas. So, till now money recovered from theatres worldwide is 70 crores (distributor share) for the 1st week. Another 47 crores will be recovered from Satellite, Music and other rights, as already mentioned in my Ra.One Business Model post (http://www.addatoday.com/2011/09/raone-business-model-estimation.html). 

Read More >>

Top Opening Week ALL Time Grossers. Ra.One holds Second Position.

Ra.One collects whopping 106.5 crore nett all India and enters directly into TOP Ten List of All Time Openers for the First Week. Ra.One holds the second position after Bodyguard and above Dabangg. Ra.One Hindi Version collected around 98.5 crore nett all India and regional language add up another 8 crore nett (approx). Also, Festive and extended weekend helped Ra.One to earn the coveted position. Below are the list of Top Ten All Time Openers of the Week.

Read More >>

Ra.One First Week Postmortem and Analysis.

As far pre-buzz and trade circles, "Ra.One should easily cross 130-140 crore nett all India in its First Week. Bodyguard has collected 114+ crore nett in its first week and since Ra.One screening is far higher and tickets rate are far higher and with festive season around 130 crore nett mark is minimum. And if audience like it immensely it will definite to break 3 Idiots record of lifetime collections". This was the news circulating among the trade analysts and film fraternity, but what happened to Ra.One?

Read More >>

Ra.One First Week Collection (9 days) is 106.5 crore nett (All Version). Ra.One Second Thursday Collection is 3 crore nett.

Ra.One has collected whopping 106.5 crore nett all India in its opening week (9 days) as per early figures. It has collected 2.75-3 crore nett all India on its 2nd Thursday. Ra.One is the biggest grosser & opener ever of SRK in India. Also, Ra.One is the first film that takes SRK into 100 crore club. Ra.One collected a huge 89.25 crore nett on its opening extended weekend and it collected modest 17.25-17.5 crore nett on its opening weekdays (Monday-Thursday).

Read More >>

Ra.One Second Wednesday Collection is 3.75 crore nett. Ra.One Total Collection is 104 crore nett.

Ra.One has collected around 3.75 crore nett all India on second Wednesday as per early estimates. Ra.One is steady on weekdays, but it is on lower side. It is now certain that Ra.One will finish inside 110 crore nett all India, making it second biggest opener of all time. Ra.One opening 3 days are huge, which helped immensely for Ra.One to have a huge opening week. It is now to be seen how Ra.One fares in its extended second weekend.

Read More >>

Top Opening Weekend All Time. Ra.One at the TOP. Updated.

Ra.One has captured the Top position as far as opening weekend is captured. Ra.One (All Language combined) has collected 89.25 crore nett all India in its opening extended weekend, thus breaking Bodyguard opening weekend record by 1 crore. Below are the list of biggest openers for the weekend.

Read More >>

Ra.One joins 100 Crore Club!

Ra.One has collected stupendous 100 crore nett all India at the end of 7 days. Ra.One took Box Office by storm and despite mixed reviews it collected humongously over the opening extended weekend. Though weekdays (Monday & Tuesday) collections are not upto the standards, still opening was such huge that it finally touched 100 crores at the Indian Box Office. Ra.One is Shahrukh's biggest grosser ever and his first film to collect 100 crore nett in Indian Domestic Market surpassing Rab Ne Banaadi Jodi Record.

Read More >>

Ra.One Tuesday Collection is 5 crore nett. Ra.One Touches 100 crore nett. Celebration time for Team Ra.One on Shahrukh Khan's Birthday.

Shahrukh Khan's hardwork, huge publicity and his marketing acumen have paid off. Ra.One touches 100 crore nett in India on its 7th day of release. Ra.One has collected around 5 crore nett all India as per early figures received. Ra.One has become the 2nd all time opener ever in Indian Film Industry after Bodyguard. Ra.One 'Hindi' Version has collected around 92 crore nett all India at the end of 7 days. 

Read More >>

The Dirty Picture Music Review. Ooh La La! Rating - 4/5.

The Dirty Picture is the album after Rockstar, which I am dying to hear. So much of 'Ooh La La' everywhere, and in dreams only fantasy nowadays is Vidya 'Silk' Balan. So, finally got my personal copy of The Dirty Picture.

Cast - Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah & Tusshar Kapoor

Music Director - Vishal Shekhar

Lyricist - Rajat Aroraa

Read More >>

Ra.One Tuesday Update.

As per early figures Ra.One Tuesday figure will also be in lower side and might be noticeable lower than Monday. Ra.One 3D occupancy is better in comparison to 2D. Multiplex occupancy will be 20-30% for noon and evening shows. Morning shows are damn poor. Ra.One is registering drop with each day passing. Ra.One single screens figures are extremely poor and many are no shows. 

Read More >>

Ra.One Monday Collection is 6 crore nett. Ra.One Total Collection is 95+ crore nett.

Ra.One has picked up little bit in the Monday evening and night shows and collected around 6 crore nett all India on Monday. Film was faring very poorly in Morning and Noon shows, but evening pick up (specially 3D) saved the day for Ra.One. Ra.One total collection now mounts to 95+ crore nett (Estimate) for 6 days. Ra.One is slowly but surely losing the battle to Bodygaurd, as Bodyguard had a strong opening weekdays also. Still, Ra.One is the biggest opener and grosser for Shahrukh Khan. Ra.One now is most certain to enter 100 crore club. For the first time Shahrukh Khan movie will enter 100 crore club, joining a Lister Aamir Khan (Ghajini, 3 Idiots), Salman Khan (Bodyguard, Dabangg, Ready) & Ajay Devgn (Golmaal 3, Singham).

Read More >>

Ra.One Opening Weekend Collection has become Joke of the Town.

With so many sources giving varied figures of Ra.One Opening Weekend Collection has really become a Big Joke. Now we have only two options to follow, either give estimated figure from sample datas received or wait for the actual figure, which will take little time. Below are the Indian Box Office details of various sources.

Read More >>

Ra.One Monday Update. Not Encouraging.

As for Ra.One Monday update, Ra.One Monday Morning and Noon shows are poor and huge drop is registered. Evening and Night shows advance booking is average to poor, and if it doesn't improve rapidly, huge crash is awaiting for Ra.One. 

Nowadays as opening weekend indicates, how big the opening was of a particular movie, similarly Monday indicates, whether the movie will sustain or not in coming weeks. Since, today volume of screening is enormous, from Monday movies generally see a drop. But the drop showing for Ra.One in many places is huge and showing tremors already.

Read More >>

Ra.One Biggest Opening Weekend Grosser. Breaks Bodyguard Opening Weekend Record by 2-3 crores. Outstanding.

Ra.One creates history as far as opening weekend is concerned. As per early reports coming Ra.One (All Language) might just cross Bodyguard all time opening weekend record of 88.25 crore nett all India. Ra.One opening weekend collection is coming around 91 crore nett all India as per early estimates. Its celebration time for SRK fans.

Read More >>

Ra.One Opening Weekend Collection is estimated at 90+ crore nett. Huge Extended Weekend. Biggest Shahrukh Khan Opener Ever.

Inspite of mixed reviews received from various critics and audiences, Ra.One stormed India Box Office in its opening weekend of 5 days. This is the star power of Shahrukh Khan. Ra.One on Sunday collected around 15+ crore nett (All Language) as per early estimates. Ra.One opening weekend collection (All Language) are estimated around 90.75+ crore nett all India. Ra.One Hindi Version opening weekend collection is estimated around 82.5-83 crore nett all India. 

Read More >>

Ishq Sufiana Song Promo - Dirty Picture. Exclusive.

Read More >>

Joker to be released on 30 August, 2012. Confirmed News.

Joker is scheduled for release on 30th August 2012. Joker stars Akshay Kumar & Sonakshi Sinha is a fantasy-adventure entertainer. Siddharth Roy Kapur of UTV Motion Pictures confirmed the news, director Shirish Kunder added that plans for next 10 months have been chalked out. He said, "Yes, we have 15 days of shooting left which would be completed in November. Post that we would be working on VFX and 3D for six odd months and then last couple of months would be reserved for an all around promotional campaign."

Read More >>

Ra.One Sunday Update. Steady. Ra.One and Bodyguard still going head to head.

As per early reports Ra.One Sunday occupancy is good and is steady as Saturday. There is no such major drop or even jump. Morning and Noon shows show good jump, but night shows are showing drops in many circuits. Overall Sunday numbers might come same as Saturday figures. 

Read More >>

Ra.One Fourth Day Collection is 15+ crore nett. Ra.One Total Collection is 74+ crore nett. Very Good.

Ra.One collected around 15+ crore nett all India on Saturday as per early estimate. Ra.One showed drop in many places from Friday. Ra.One total collection now stands at 74+ crore nett all India. It would have been much nicer if Ra.One had shown jump on Saturday and further jump on Sunday, as it has huge amount to be recovered from theatres. Breakup Below.

Read More >>

Ra.One Saturday Update. Drop Again.

Ra.One has registered 10-20% drop more or less everywhere on Saturday from Friday as per early circuits reports are coming. Literally no jump is shown anywhere, which is surprising as Saturday tends to show jump from Friday generally. As already stated that after bumper opening it will be very difficult for Ra.One to sustain same or perform better.

Read More >>

Ra.One vs Bodyguard. First 3 days Collections and Analysis.

Ra.One has created history in First Three Days. It has broken Bodyguard's first 3 days collections and new records are created. But the question remains for how long? Here is indepth analysis for 1st 3 days, comparing Ra.One and Bodyguard. 

Read More >>

Ra.One Friday Collections is 16+ crore nett. Ra.One Total Collection is 59 crore nett. All India Record.

Ra.One again has collected huge on Friday and as per early estimates it has collected around 16+ crore nett all India in its Third Day. Friday evening shows were huge, which helped its 3rd collections a lot. But, despite Friday holiday, there is a prominent drop from Thursday. Ra.One now total collections stand at 59+ crore nett all India, which is a new record for domestic market breaking Bodyguard 3 day record of 54 crore nett.

Read More >>

How much Ra.One need to Recover Money and make Profit?

For last two days moviegoers are speculating whether Ra.One will recover its money or not, specially after public giving mixed review for Ra.One. As I have earlier mentioned in my post http://www.addatoday.com/2011/09/raone-business-model-estimation.html, it is very difficult for Ra.One to be a Theatrical HIT, if it receive mixed reviews because of its high costing. But regarding recovering its money and making profit, it won't be tough as Ra.One has taken a bumper opening at the Indian and Overseas Box Office.

Read More >>

Ra.One holds the Biggest Single Day Record. Updated.

After a electrifying Thursday, Ra.One can proudly hold the Biggest Single Day Record. Earlier this record was held by Bodyguard with a collection of 21.5 crore nett all India. Ra.One on Thursday collected around 24-25 crore nett all India as per early estimates. Also, Ra.One First Day collection of 18 crore nett is also in the list of Biggest Single Day at No.6 on the list.

Read More >>

Ra.One Friday Update. Noticeable Drop Everywhere.

As per early Morning and Noon figures are coming of Ra.One for its third day (Friday), noticeable drop is registered everywhere. Drop is imminent as Friday is not full holiday. Still it is restricted holiday in many places, due to which collections will be good in evening shows. Thursday showed huge jump for Ra.One as masses poured in numbers to enjoy festive mood to theaters.

Read More >>

Ra.One Second Day Collection is 24+ crore nett. Creates History. Biggest Day in Bollywood. Ra.One Total Collection is 42-43 crore nett all India. Outstanding, Havoc.

Ra.One has collected humongous 24-25 crore nett all India on Thursday as per early estimates. 2nd day show huge jump because of all India holiday and audience watched to houseful boardings across all India. By this Ra.One broke the biggest single day record held by Bodyguard, 21.5 crore nett by a 3-3.5 crore nett margin. It was a huge achievement itself, since Wednesday started modestly. Ra.One two day collections now stands at 42-43 crore nett all India as per early reports. 

Read More >>

Opening Day Records. Ra.One makes to 2nd in all time list.

Ra.One collected a huge 15 crore nett all India in its opening day. It further collected 2.5-3 crore nett in other regional languages all India. Ra.One opening day total was 18 crore nett all India as per early estimates. Ra.One directly made entry into 2nd position in Top Opening day list, just below Bodyguard. 

Read More >>

Wanted and Singham fame 'Prakash Raj' to be the Villain in Dabangg 2. Sonu Sood not to be in Dabangg 2.

Prakash Raj the main villian in 'Wanted' and 'Singham' is all set to be cast in Dabangg 2. It is confirmed that he will be the villain in Dabangg 2. South actor Prakash Raj says he couldn’t have asked for a better Diwali gift, referring to the news of him being cast as the villain for the Dabangg sequel to be directed by Arbaaz Khan. Excited about his second innings with box office’s king Midas, Salman Khan, he says, “He’s a darling. He isn’t afraid of anyone. He let me be myself when we were shooting for Wanted (2009). I’ll be playing the villain opposite him and am looking forward to a crackling on-screen rivalry with him.” 

Read More >>

Ra.One set to break Bodyguard's biggest single day record. Ra.One on Thursday set to become biggest single day collections ever. Historic.

Ra.One fail to break Bodyguard Day 1 record. But Ra.One is set to break Bodyguard Single Biggest Day record of 21.5 crore nett all India by a huge margin as per early reports are coming for Thursday. Thursday collection are extraordinary and unstoppable. 

Read More >>

Ra.One Thursday Update. Shows Jump. Competes Head On with Bodyguard. Fascinating Fight.

Ra.One shows jump on many places and circuits on Thursday from Wednesday in afternoon and evening shows. Jumps are specially prominent on Northern Belt. If same story goes for night shows also, then we are awaiting for a humongous Thursday on our hands. Simply Mindblowing.

If we just compare the First Two Days collections of Ra.One with Bodyguard, Ra.One is competing full on and it is fighting tooth and nail with Bodyguard. It is even better in few belts in India from Bodyguard. 

Read More >>

Ra.One First Day Collection 15 crore nett. Shahrukh Khan Biggest Opening Ever. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu Combined is 18 crore nett. Second Biggest Opener Ever. Thursday is going to be huge again.

Ra.One has created storm at the Box Office and collected mamooth 15-16 crore nett (Hindi Version only) all India on its opening day. If we further take Tamil and Telugu version then the total opening day collection shoots to 18 crore nett all India as per early estimate. Ra.One has taken second biggest all time opener ever at the Indian Box Office. 

Read More >>

Ra.One to have historic First Day. May just fall short of Bodyguard First Day Collection.

Ra.One has taken earth shattering opening at the Box Office. Morning shows started with a bang. Noon Shows were also good and after that evening shows showed fall as Diwali is on the cards. Still the collections will be humongous and it might be 2nd biggest opening ever after Bodyguard, beating Dabangg, 3 Idiots & Ready opening. 

Read More >>

Ra.One Opening Day Update. Taken 100% Opening in Morning Shows. Outstanding.

As early reports are coming Ra.One has taken 100% opening at many places, mainly multiplexes at Metros. Even at other places and circuits opening is on average 65-90%, which is just outstanding.

Read More >>

Ra.One Opening Update. Set to take Earth Shattering Opening. Chasing Bodyguard and 3 Idiots Records.

So, finally Ra.One is set to release on 26th Oct. Going by the hype, pre-buzz, advance opening Ra.One is set to take earth shattering opening at the Indian Box Office. This is Shahrukh Khan first release in 2011 and all his fans are eagerly waiting for Ra.One. 

Read More >>