Namaste England has taken a poor start at box office in Morning shows of Thursday (day 1). This is bit shocking as film was expected to take a decent start. From whatever little samples we have right now, film has reported an occupancy of 10-15%.
Yes, as day progresses film will see increase in occupancy. However a 10-15% start is low. Film needs good growth in later half of the day to put up a decent total for the day. Ironically, Badhaai Ho which is also releasing today is enjoying better occupancy.
Namaste England is carrying significant budget. Film still has chance to strike back strong as it is still early days. Plus, Friday is National Holiday and film can register big growth then.
Good part is film is enjoying extended holiday weekend and if it performs decently also will have a respectable total by the end of 1st Sunday. Will it? That answer will be known in few days time!
