Eros International Media Ltd. announced Jan. 31 what it termed “a smash hit opening” for “Agneepath” overseas. In its opening weekend, the film has shown collections of Rs. 16 crore in the international markets.
In the United States, the four-day first weekend collections were $1.3 million, reflecting a healthy average of $10,000-plus per theater. In the UAE, too, “Agneepath” has grossed over $800,000 in four days. The film grossed £347,000 in the UK in its first four days. Other strong performing territories were Australia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius and Kenya.
Commenting on the film’s overseas performance, Pranab Kapadia, Eros International president for marketing and distribution, said, “ ‘Agneepath’ has done extremely well in all the overseas markets, making it the first blockbuster of the New Year.”
Producer Karan Johar added, “All of us at Dharma are ecstatic at the historic opening day collections. It truly is the director Karan Malhotra’s vision that has made it all possible.
Revisiting a cult classic is a daunting task, and he along with his brilliant cast and crew have helped create box office magic.”
Produced by Dharma Productions, “Agneepath” was released across cinemas worldwide Jan. 26. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra and Rishi Kapoor.