BOI update: embarrassing for hindi films in BO race

The Telugu film Jai Lava Kusa took the 13th highest opening day of all time at an all India level as it notched up 40 crore (GROSS BOX OFFICE) across the country. GROSS is used when regional films come into the picture due to different taxation. GST coming in has made it a more level playing field but there are still differences so therefore GROSS gives the accurate scenario.

This film is not only the 13th biggest opening of all time but the third highest opening on a national level this year and guess what the top three are TELUGU films Even the fourth is a Telugu film. Bahubali - The Conclusion, Khaidi No. 150, Jai Lava Kusa and Katamarayudu have the biggest all India opening day collections of 2017 and this reflects very badly on Hindi cinema which has a bigger audience. Actually 95% of our Hindi films today are like injured players and not fit for cinema viewing so we cant really complain. Below are the highest opening day figures across India for all films released in India and include all languages.

1. Bahubali 2 : The Conclusion - 150.52 crore

2. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo - 55.03 crore

3. Kabali - 53.96 crore

4. Sultan - 51.15 crore

5. Happy New Year - 50.78 crore

6. Bahubali : The Beginning - 49.48 crore

7. Dhoom 3 - 45.67 crore

8. Singham Returns - 43.44 crore

9. Khaidi No.150 - 41.64 crore

10. Ek Tha Tiger - 41.29 crore

11. Dangal - 41.19 crore

12. Chennai Express - 40.81 crore

13. Jai Lava Kusa - 40 crore apprx

14. Sardaar Gabbar Singh - 37.10 crore

15. Janatha Garage - 36.48 crore