The Siddharth Anand directorial starring Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, and John Abraham was released last week on January 25. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the venture which released across 5,500 screens in the domestic market opened to a thunderous response from the audience. This response coupled with the wide release pattern ensured that the film registers one of the highest opening day collections ever. Following its massive start, the business of Pathaan maintained its momentum over the ensuing days managing to create new box office records.
In this box office report, we look at the opening week collections of Pathaan while comparing the same to Deepika Padukone’s previous releases. Collecting a whopping Rs. 330.35 cr in its first week, the business of Pathaan has overshadowed the collections of her other releases. In fact, Pathaan which has emerged as Deepika Padukone’s highest opening week grosser has surpassed her previous releases like Padmaavat which collected Rs. 166.50 cr, Happy New Year which collected Rs. 157.57 cr, Chennai Express which collected Rs. 156.70 cr, and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani which collected Rs. 107.61 cr amongst others.
Currently, Pathaan continues its winning streak at both the domestic and international box office. In fact, based on current trends, trade estimates that the business of Pathaan will continue its march at the box office. It will come as no surprise if the business of the film sees a further spurt in collections over its second weekend running.
Deepika Padukone’s Highest Opening Week Grossers:
Pathaan – Rs. 330.25 cr
Padmaavat – Rs. 166.50 cr
Happy New Year – Rs. 157.57 cr
Chennai Express – Rs. 156.70 cr
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani – Rs. 107.61 cr
Bajirao Mastani – Rs. 86.15 cr
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela – Rs. 82.15 cr
Race 2 – Rs. 76.1 cr
83 – Rs. 71.87 cr
Cocktail – Rs. 54 cr
