'Kites' grosses Rs.65 crore worldwide in opening weekend

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori starrer 'Kites' grossed over Rs.65 crore in its opening weekend worldwide, according to its distributor.

'Kites' released across 2,000 screens in India and across 500 screens overseas Friday.

The film has been distributed by Reliance BIG Pictures and produced by Hrithik's father Rakesh Roshan. Directed by Anurag Basu, it is a love story between an Indian man and a Mexican woman.

An international version of the movie titled 'Kites-The Remix', edited by Hollywood director Brett Ratner is also releasing worldwide May 28.