BAREILLY KI BARFI had a low first week as it grossed 18.25 crore nett in the first week. The opening was poor and the growth came on Saturday but weekday collections probably should have held better if the film was to really get a good run.

These films are dependent on what happens after the first week and need at least a double digit second week which looks a bit tough on the trend of this film. The film did better in Delhi/UP due to the business in Delhi/NCR but fared poorly in Mumbai. The Mumbai collections of the film will eventually be less than Delhi/UP.

It is safe on the economics as around 15 crore of the 20 crore investment was covered by revenue outside India theatrical. But eventually its a good theatrical run where the talent involved in the film makes any gains. The eighth day business will tell if this film can go towards the 30 crore nett mark which would be a decent result for the film.

ANNABELLE: CREATION is a HIT film as it grossed 35.75 crore nett in its extended first week and looks set to easily cross 50 crore nett business. The film had a 2.75 crore nett contribution from paid previews. This film managed to collect more than BAREILLY KI BARFI and TOILET: EK PREM KATHA (second week) and was the top film of the week. It opened strongly and has held up very well on the weekdays and will pose a threat to all the new releases this week.