Historic Opening For RA.One

The first-day collections of RA.One are in keeping with predictions. Yes, the Shah Rukh Khan mega-venture is well on its way to becoming one of the highest first-day grossers of the all time. Opening on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, ticket sales are growing as the day wears on and many circuits have already reported bumper numbers. However, some tradewallahs fear that Laxmi Puja, observed in the evening, could affect collections. Others disagree as the momentum is growing stronger with every passing show.

Shyam Shroff of Sringar Films in Mumbai says, “RA.One has begun with extraordinary numbers. It has had a 100-per cent opening. The auspicious occasion has defiantly given the film a wonderful start. It will enjoy a fantastic first day.”

According to Rajesh Thadani of Multi Media Combines in Mumbai, “The opening at singleplexes is around 60 per cent and in multiplexes, 90 per cent. The numbers are only growing.”

In Delhi-UP circuit, Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Arts says RA.One has taken a better opening than Bodyguard. “It has had a fabulous opening of 100 per cent and will create history in Indian cinema. The film will wrap up its first day with great numbers as the film is exceptional in all respects.”

In East Punjab, Surendra Saluja of Lakshya Movies, adds, “RA.One has taken an amazing opening and collections are expected to grow during the evening and night shows. The film had an opening of 70 per cent and, after the noon show, 100 per cent opening. It is a very good movie and the numbers will be astounding.”

In Rajasthan, Vasudev Chachan of Sunny Films says RA.One opened at 81 screens in Rajasthan circuit. “Since it is Diwali, the initial shows had an 80-per cent opening but collections improved with the noon shows. The film will defiantly have a great run at the box office. Shah Rukh Khan has made a smart choice to release the film on Diwali.”

In CI, Ashok Choudhary of Neha Movies says the film opened to 80 per cent collections, which then grew to 90 to 100 per cent by noon. “RA.One will have a better second day than opening day and will create history with its weekend and first-week collections.”

In West Bengal, Kamal Mukut of Mukutwala echoed this view, saying, “RA.One opened to 100 per cent collections and cinemas were running house full from the very first show.”

In Orissa, Jeetu Khandelwal of Movie Pioneers concludes, “RA.One opened with 100 per cent collections. The film has had a bumper opening and will generate inspiring numbers in days to come.”

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