Opening collections: 'Raees' beats Kaabil' in box office battle

January 26, 2017 15:35

Shah Rukh Khan starrer Raees has raced ahead of Hrithik Roshan's Kaabil at the box office after both films opened simultaneously on Wednesday.

Rahul Dholakia directed Raees starring Shah Rukh as a bootlegger, has garnered more than Rs 20 crore while Hrithik's film Kaabil helmed by Sanjay Gupta has earned over Rs 10 crore at the box office on day one.

Raaes had a better opening as it did Rs 19-20 crore business on day one while Kaabil made Rs 10.5 crore at the box office. Shah Rukh is a bigger star, also people are liking the story of Raees so it has affected Kaabil," distributor Rajesh Thadani said.

According to Thadani, Raees opened in 3500 screens while Kaabil opened in 2700 screens.

"The occupancy for Raees was 60-70 percent yesterday while for Kaabil it was 25-35 percent occupancy. Today the morning shows were housefull for both the films," he said.

Another distributor Akshay Rathi too said that Shah Rukh's movie had an edge over Hrithik in theatres.

"Both the films are doing well at the Box office and world mouth for both of them is positive. Raees has earned Rs 17 crore while Kaabil Rs 10.4 crore on Day 1 (yesterday).

"What works for Raees is the presence of Shah Rukh Khan who has been a star since longtime, the film has mass appeal, great dialogues and songs. Even Kaabil has content," Rathi said.

According to him the collection for both the films is bound to increase today as it is a holiday.

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