'Golmaal 3' earns Rs.70 crore in initial weekend

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Rohit Shetty-directed laugh riot 'Golmaal 3' has hit the jackpot this Diwali by earning Rs.70 crore worldwide in its initial weekend.

Produced by Shri Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd and distributed by Eros International, the third instalment in the 'Golmaal' franchise triumphed at the box office with a gross collection of Rs.60 crore in India and Rs.10 crore overseas, in its first three days of screening. The movie opened across 2,000 plus screens worldwide.

'Golmaal 3' opened at 80-90 percent occupancy across the country. Moreover, the long Diwali weekend helped draw in large footfalls in theatres,' Nandu Ahuja, senior vice president, distribution, Eros International, said in a statement.

The comic caper stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu, Ratna Pathak, Jhonny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Vrajesh Hirjee and Ashwini Kalsekar.