Eros International announces successful overseas collection for AGNEEPATH
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 5:04:42 PM (IST)
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Bollywood Trade Editorial
Eros International Media Ltd (Eros International) has announced a smash hit opening for AGNEEPATH overseas. In its opening weekend, the film has shown collections of Rs. 16 crore in the international markets. Eros released AGNEEPATH internationally on 337 screens, the highest ever for any Hrithik Roshan film.
AGNEEPATH grossed £347,000 in UK in its first weekend (4 days). This is the highest opening weekend collections for any '15' rated Indian film. AGNEEPATH is also ranked No 10 on UK Top 10 Box Office.
In the United States, the four day first weekend collections are US$ 1.3 million, reflecting a healthy average of $10,000 plus per theatre. In UAE too, AGNEEPATH has grossed over US$ 800,000 in four days, indicating the enormous support consumers have shown for this film. Other strong performing territories are Australia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius and Kenya.
Commenting on the film’s overseas performance, Pranab Kapadia, President – Marketing & Distribution - Eros International plc said, “AGNEEPATH has done extremely well in all the overseas markets making it the first blockbuster of the New Year. The tremendous response has been very encouraging with all major markets indicating remarkable box office results.”
Producer Karan Johar added, “All of us at Dharma are ecstatic at the historic opening day collections. It truly is the director Karan Malhotra’s vision that has made it all possible. Revisiting a cult classic is a daunting task and he along with his brilliant cast and crew have helped create box office magic!”
Produced by Dharma Productions, AGNEEPATH has been directed by Karan Malhotra and released across cinemas worldwide on 26th January. Along with the fantastic box office collections, the film opened to very positive reviews appreciating the stellar performances of its leading cast including Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra and Rishi Kapoor.
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