‘Ek Tha Tiger’ Super Success Sets Huge Target for ‘Dabangg 2′ at the Box Office

It was always on the cards that the ‘Bodyguard‘ record would be comfortably surpassed by ‘Ek Tha Tiger‘. However the speed at which it has happened for this Kabir Khan directed film is clearly mind boggling. Even though the film has opened extraordinarily well, one waited to see how the film would perform after the euphoria settled down. However as has turned out to be the case, the film has sustained extremely well, and how.

Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger and Dabangg Movie Stills

Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger and Dabangg Movie Stills

This Salman Khan starrer has turned out to be the first film to record over 10 crores in each of its first eight days, something that hasn’t ever happened before. With its entire extended week of 9 days bringing in very good moolah, the film has now crossed the 150 crore mark by a good margin.

The feat is special for number of reasons. First and foremost this Yash Raj production is now the second biggest grosser of all times, hence being next only to ‘3 Idiots‘ (202 crores). Secondly, the speed with which this number has been achieved is now a standard that has been set for films to come. Thirdly, and very importantly, it now sets very high target for ‘Dabangg 2‘ which had made over 140 crores two years back. Given the current standing of Salman, the business that Bollywood is enjoying today and the fact that it is a sequel to a much loved film means that ‘Dabangg 2‘ would most definitely end 2012 on a high.

The film should do well in second week as well and though the percentage drop from first week would be seemingly high, one has to consider the fact that 150 crores plus in 9 days is no mean feat. Still, a second week of around 35 crore is a possibility which means the film would be ~190 crore by the time ‘Joker’ releases. Post that it would be a close watch to see the 200 crore mark being reached, something which cannot be ruled out now.

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6 Comments

  • junaid
    260 days ago | Permalink | Reply

    Salman bhai ki to nikal Padi ek tha tiger very beautiful movie yaar shahrukh ke din to gaye ab to sirf sallu bhai hai

  • Krishna
    270 days ago | Permalink | Reply

    Salman is lucky to have both Hindu & Muslims, from Metro and Villages fan-base in large number, that always helps him.

  • mariyam amin
    271 days ago | Permalink | Reply

    This is not important at present how big the “Dabangg 2″ or “Sher Khan” collection would be, They are bound to get great opening and easily cross 100 crores.
    I am scared of seeing when unfortunately the eventuality arrives, means, when his movies wont do well because of change of public taste… I dont wanna see that..

  • raza quadri
    271 days ago | Permalink | Reply

    it should cross 200 crore yaaaarrrrrrrr……..
    by d way i think it will……..LOVE U SALMAN

  • Shzwz
    272 days ago | Permalink | Reply

    Salman rocks … He is carrying the movie on his shoulders unlike 3idiots which had a masterful director.. And a youth appealing movie. .. Where’s as ek tha tiger is one and only Salman khan all the way.. Salman rocksss…

  • 272 days ago | Permalink | Reply

    Yeahhh…….Bhai do itttt

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