Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s family drama film “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” had a bumper opening weekend. The Hindi version of the Sooraj Barjatya directorial has minted almost Rs.130 crore in the first four days.
Released on November 12, a day after Diwali, “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” reunites Salman with his “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” and “Hum Saath-Saath Hai” director Barjatya after a gap of 16 years.
According to a statement, the Hindi version of “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”, which minted Rs.101.47 crore within three days of its release, collected Rs.28.30 crore on Sunday.
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Also starring Sonam Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Swara Bhaskar, Armaan Kohli and Neil Nitin Mukesh, “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” narrates the story of a royal family and how an outsider, Prem, played by Salman, tries to mend the broken bridges of the family.
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has got a “solid” start but its upcoming collections will determine where the film is heading.
#PremRatanDhanPayo packed a SOLID [4-day] weekend, maintaining consistent biz from Fri-Sun. Mon onwards is crucial for the film…
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 16, 2015
Weekdays will determine where #PremRatanDhanPayo is heading. With no major Hindi film releasing next Fri, should enjoy another good week…
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 16, 2015
While the response has been mixed [a commonality with all biggies], the families are patronising the film and that is a big plus. #PRDP
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 16, 2015
#PremRatanDhanPayo Thu 40.35 cr, Fri 31.05 cr, Sat 30.07 cr, Sun 28.30 cr. Total: ₹ 129.77 cr. Hindi version. India biz. FANTASTIC!
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 16, 2015
#PremRatanDhanPayo India nett: ₹ 129.77 cr. India gross: ₹ 191 cr… Overseas: $ 8.9 million [₹ 59 cr]. Worldwide gross: ₹ 250 cr. AWESOME!
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 16, 2015
“Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”, made on a budget of Rs.60 crore, also released in Tamil and Telugu.