As expected and predicted by this writer time and again, DABANGG opened to an earth-shattering and record-breaking response across the country. The film drew full houses from its first show onwards everywhere. Even at multiplexes, where ceetees and taalis are a rarity, the response to DABANGG was overwhelming, with fans clapping and whsitling at Salman’s intro, Salman’s dialogue [at several places] and of course, the climax fight.
DABANGG has opened in 1,584 screens in India and in terms of numbers, the film is expected to have a bigger Friday than RAAJNEETI [the biggest opener of 2010, which collected Rs. 10.5 cr. nett on Friday] and should be at par [or bigger] than 3 IDIOTS, which is the biggest opener ever [collected Rs. 13 cr. nett on Friday]. Eid will be celebrated on Saturday, so once can imagine the [grand] business on not just Saturday and Sunday, but also Monday. As per initial trends, DABANGG will be competing with just one film – 3 IDIOTS.
TOP 5 OPENING FRIDAYS
| 3 IDIOTS | Rs. 13 cr. |
| RAAJNEETI | Rs. 10.5 cr. |
| KITES | Rs. 10.5 cr. |
| HOUSE FULL | Rs. 10 cr. |
| GHAJINI | Rs. 9 cr. |
TOP 5 3-DAY OPENING WEEKENDS
| 3 IDIOTS | Rs. 41 cr. [incl. Thursday previews] |
| RAAJNEETI | Rs. 34 cr. |
| MY NAME IS KHAN | Rs. 33.2 cr. |
| HOUSE FULL | Rs. 32 cr. |
| GHAJINI | Rs. 30 cr. [4-day wknd. was Rs. 40 cr.] |
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