Priyanka beats Akshay Kumar

Priyanka Chopra, the host of COLORS' Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 has beaten Akshay Kumar, says the latest TAM data. KKK-3 has got a phenomenal opening week's rating of 5.5 TVR, beating the last two seasons by Akshay and any other celebrity reality show on COLORS, according to the TAM Week 37 data. The launch episode saw a 26% jump in ratings over last year, the TVR last year was 4.4. The channel also saw an increase in overall reach, from 18.4% reach last year to 19.2% this year. The third season which started on September 6 is supposed to be three times more challenging, more dangerous and more exciting. Another attraction of FEAR FACTOR - Khatron ke Khiladi x 3' 13 macho Khiladis,who are competing against each other to win the coveted title. The show has been shot in the beautiful beaches of Brazil.

Also this is the highest launch for a Bollywood star since 2008

Says Priyanka Chopra, host Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 "Wednesday is the new Friday for me as I get to know how the viewers have responded to my TV show just like the box-office opening of my films... I am thrilled with the viewer response to my television debut with Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi x 3 and am sure they will continue to enjoy the khatarnak stunts in the upcoming episodes".