
Pathan Day 1 Box Office Collection Prediction
Now according to trade analyst Akshay Rathi, the film is expecting to collect Rs 35 crore on its opening day, which is a huge amount considering the working day. The film is expected to cross Rs 45 crore on the second day of the holiday as well.
Rathi told ETimes, “The first day collection of the film is likely to be 35 crores and it is a Wednesday working day and I am hopeful that it will cross 45 crores on January 26.”
Trade analyst Girish Johar said January 26 being a non-working day, is likely to bring footfall inside a theater after a long weekend.
Johar said, “Pathan has created a lot of curiosity among fans not only in India but across the world. It is going to make a grand debut on Wednesday, January 25, which is a non-holiday. I am 35 and 37. I expect a middle start.” Ten million. If the start is in this range then it will be a great one. We have a holiday on 26th January and a long weekend ahead. The film can do fantastic numbers including overseas market where if the film does even 10 to 12 million dollars in first five days and if all goes well, we are looking at 300 crore global box office from first five days.”
Rathi believes that Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan will have one of the biggest opening weekends this Republic Day.
He added, “Though Shah Rukh Khan hasn’t had a release for a while and the last few films haven’t lived up to Shah Rukh Khan’s expectations, but one thing that can never be disputed is his stardom. Three has been made over the decades. A few flop movies don’t seem to shake it off. So, what you are seeing right now is that his fans are coming back with a vengeance. Those who have watched his movies over the decades, they Thanks to his stardom and his on-screen persona on which Pathan is based. I am sure there will be a lot of frenzy around him at the box office this year with three films releasing. Starting with Pathan, then Jawan in the middle of the year and danky at the end of the year. I am sure we are going to witness one of the biggest opening weekend this Republic Day.
Trade expert Girish Wankhede said that with Pathan, Shah Rukh would consolidate his super stardom and box office authority.
He was quoted as saying, “SRK can never go out of sync. He is the biggest draw of the mainstream. This 4-year hiatus will indeed bring more excitement and charisma at the box office. With Pathan, he will be able to bring his super – Will cement stardom.” And Box Office Authority.
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