Source: Bollyvista
Date: February 25, 2008
Jodhaa Akbar has grossed Rs. 74 crores (approx 19 million USD) in just 10 days worldwide … a record for a Indian film!
Some key figures of the gross collections:
India: Rs. 52.70 crores (one of the biggest openings ever in Indian cinema)
US: USD 2.5 million = Rs. 10 crores (already one of the highest grossers of all time in the US market in just 10 days!)
UK: GBP 700,000 = Rs. 5.60 crores (amongst the Top 10 first 10 days for an Indian film in the UK market)
Gulf: USD 800,000 = Rs. 3.2 crores (amongst the Top 5 first 10 days for an Indian film in the Gulf)
Australia: USD 286,906 = Rs. Rs. 1.15 crores (already tracking to emerge as the 2nd highest grosser of all time in Australia)
Rest of the World = USD 380,000 = Rs, 1.5 crores
General:
The Telugu and Tamil versions will release on the 6th of March and are expected to create a huge stir in the South market.
The film has generated spectacular box office collections despite:
1. Not having a release in one of the key markets for this genre of movie - Rajasthan. UTV Motion Pictures is still in talks with various local groups to try and get the film released in the state, as interest levels among audiences are at fever pitch.
2. Suspension of screenings in the state of Madhya Pradesh over the 2nd weekend by the State Government. UTV has moved the MP High Court already to lift this suspension and has announced that it will go up to the Supreme Court if need be.
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