Baahubali 2 is unstoppable at box office: 10 records that the film broke
As fans waited with bated breath to know Why Kattappa killed Baahubali? it wasn't surprising to see a beeline in front of movie theatres on April 28 when Baahubali 2: The Conclusion released. Undoubtedly, the thrill helped the film garner a record opening at the box office and the story line also struck the right chord with the audiences. Prior to the Baahubali 2's release, analysts told Business Standard that the film could be a game changer looking at its unprecedented hype. (Read more here)
The film, starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah continues shatter box office records. It netted Rs 320-325 crore over the first three days of release. Here are the ten records which the film broke at the box office till now: 1. Opening weekend collection (Hindi): According to Box Office India, Baahubali - The Conclusion has created history by collecting more than Rs 125 crore over the first weekend in its Hindi format. The film broke Salman Khan-starrer Sultan's record which collected a little over Rs 105 crore and Aamir Khan's Dangal which collected around Rs 107 crore. Friday - Rs 40,75,00,000 approximately Saturday - Rs 40,25,00,000 approximately Sunday - Rs 46,50,00,000 approximately Total - Rs 1,27,50,00,000 approximately 2. Highest collection on Day One (overall): Exceeding expectations, Baahubali 2 collected Rs 125 crore at the box office on Day One. According to a Business Standard report, of the total, a major chunk has come from the film’s ‘home state’ Andhra Pradesh, where it made Rs 53 crore (net after tax since it’s not tax-free despite being in the state’s native language). The film was screened extensively in Karnataka with shows in the original Telugu audio and Tamil and Hindi dubs. It made Rs 11.5 crore in Karnataka. The Telugu version minted Rs 53 crore and Hindi version collected Rs 41 crore overall. 3. Highest collection on Day One (Hindi): The concluding part of the two-part special effects-infused period drama made Rs 41 crore on the first day of release. In 2015, Sooraj Barjatya's Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo also collected the same amount. Now, the two films are tied at the top for the highest opening day collection for a Hindi language (dub or Bollywood) film. 4. Opening weekend collection in the US: Baahubali 2 collected Rs 65.65 cr in its opening weekend in the USA alone. The film emerged as number 3 at the United States box office and stood behind Vin Diesel’s Fast and Furious 8 and Salma Hayek’s How to be a Latin Love READ MORE ARTICLE SOURCE – BUSINESS STANDARD