The producers of “Ram Setu,” featuring Akshay Kumar, have benefited from the movie’s release around the Diwali holiday.
According to trade expert Taran Adarsh, “Ram Setu,” which debuted in theatres on October 25, following Diwali, made Rs 15.25 crore on its first day of sales.
#RamSetu starts well on Day 1 [#Diwali], especially in mass pockets… Average at bigger centres/metros… The biggg holiday has given it a head start and it’s crucial to maintain the momentum in the long, *extended* weekend… Tue Rs 15.25 cr. #India biz,” Adarsh tweeted.
The Ram Setu bridge is mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana, which served as the inspiration for the Abhishek Sharma-directed movie. “Ram Setu” also features Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushratt Bharuccha.
The movie “Thank God,” starring Ajay Devgn and Sidharth Malhotra, was also released on October 25. Thank God’s opening weekend revenue is less what one might anticipate for a Diwali release.
The family film made Rs 8.10 crore on its opening day, according to Adarsh.
“ThankGod relied completely on spot bookings on the biggg #Diwali holiday… Although Day 1 biz is not proportionate with the names attached, the biz gathered speed towards evening onwards… Needs to grow/jump in the long, *extended* weekend… Tue Rs 8.10 cr. #India biz,” he posted on Twitter.
Indra Kumar directed the film, Thank God. The movie, an official adaptation of the Danish film Sorte Kugler, also stars Rakul Preet Singh.