11 Films That Made 100cr on Opening Day
Pushpa 2: The Rise - 282 crore
Rising to the top of the list is the mega blockbuster Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun. It has shattered all the previous opening day records, earning 282 Cr.
RRR - Rs 223 crore
A massive global release, powered by a strong fan base and Rajamouli`s direction, made it an all-time blockbuster on day one.
Baahubali 2 - Rs 217 crore
The sequel`s monumental anticipation, combined with Rajamouli`s vision, shattered box office records with an enormous opening.
Kalki 2898 AD - Rs 177.70 Cr
A futuristic, big-budget film with star power and extensive promotions helped it rake in a tremendous opening day figure.
KGF: Chapter 2 - Rs 159 crore
Driven by Yash’s star power and the cult following of the first part, it set the box office on fire from the first day.
Salaar: Part 1 - Rs 158 crore
Prabhas’ star appeal and the buzz around this action-packed saga led to an impressive day-one collection.
Leo - Rs 142.75 crore
High anticipation for Vijay`s action film, paired with an aggressive marketing campaign, resulted in a strong opening.
Saaho - Rs 130 crore
Prabhas’ post-Baahubali popularity and the film’s grand scale ensured a massive day-one collection worldwide.
Jawan - Rs 129 crore
Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback in a high-octane action film attracted crowds in huge numbers, leading to a strong opening.
Adipurush - Rs 127.50 crore
Despite mixed reviews, the film opened well due to the initial hype around its mythological storyline and big names.
Animal - Rs 116 crore
Anticipation around this gritty crime drama starring Ranbir Kapoor drew audiences, ensuring a strong first-day gross.
Devara: Part 1 (Expected 140 crore)
Jr NTR’s star power, combined with a massive pre-release buzz, is expected to make it a blockbuster on its opening day.
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