Filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s latest magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning, which has turned out to be India’s biggest opener, has taken the box office by storm by crushing many existing records.
Said to have been made on a budget of Rs 250 crore, including the upcoming second part in the franchise, the film
collected between Rs 60 crore to Rs 70 crore on
the first day worldwide.
“The actual box office gross collection on release day worldwide could be between Rs 60 crore and Rs 70 crore. This is the biggest ever opening for an Indian film, surpassing even Bollywood blockbusters like Happy New Year and Dhoom: 3,” trade analyst Trinath told IANS.
“Going by the early
estimated figures for the second day, the film could have already entered the Rs 100 crore club
worldwide,” he said.
On the first day, the film collected Rs 50 crore in India, with an additional Rs 16 crore coming from overseas.
