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The Amazing Spiderman 2 which released last week has surpassed its prequel’s records by recording the highest opening weekend collections for a Hollywood film in India. The film grossed approximately 41.7 crores in its four day opening weekend (31.40 crores Nett after Tax Deduction). It’s last installment, The Amazing Spiderman which released two years ago had made a business of 27.5 crores at the India box office.
Being the widest release in India, the film had 1523 screens. It released in four languages for the Indian audiences – English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and in 3D, 2D, IMAX 3D and in Dolby Atmos where available.
Kercy Daruwala, Managing Director – Sony Pictures India said, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2 once again consolidates Spider-Man’s position as a franchise that cannot be beaten. We are happy to say that the film garnered unprecedented buzz in the weeks before release. We have taken a mass marketing approach to this film with some unique and very local innovations, further amplified with the invaluable support of the entire Sony group. Thanks to these innovations, the film has the fourth highest opening amongst all films, including local titles, released in India this year. The film’s response has been excellent with many people calling it the best Spider-Man film ever and enjoying the spectacular 3D effects. We have some very good weeks ahead of us as we continue to reap the benefits of an open release period coupled with great word-of-mouth and repeat viewing.”
Sequels to The Amazing Spider-Man 2 have already been announced for release in 2016 and 2018.
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