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Dhoom 3 collects 30.90 on Day 1

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DHOOM 3 (Hindi) had an outstanding day one collecting around 30.90 crore nett on day one as per early estimates. The film set opening day records in some circuits while in others it was below either EK THA TIGER or CHENNAI EXPRESS. It has to be noted these films released on Eid and Independence Day respectively while DHOOM 3 released on a normal working day. The film smashed the non holiday opening record by a distance.

The film set new highs in Delhi/UP and East Punjab despite the cold weather. The collections for the Hindi version were lower than CHENNAI EXPRESS in the southern markets due to the latter having more local appeal for that region. The film also had a release in Tamil and Telugu and that version would have added around 3.25-3.50 crore nett with the Telugu version especially doing well.

The film should record the highest opening weekend collection ever by beating the 87 crore nett three day figure of CHENNAI EXPRESS.

Dhoom 3 set for a HUGE opening; 25 cr opening day on the cards

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DHOOM 3 is set for a mega opening as the film has the best advance at multiplexes since EK THA TIGER. In terms of advance revenue before release it is number one at most multiplexes. The film could have around 20-25% tickets sold for day one at multiplexes by the end of business on Thursday. Obviously being a non holiday the business on the first day may not be as good as a national holiday as certain periods of the day get lower occupancies.

Last year DABANGG 2 released at the same time and collected 19 crore nett but DHOOM 3 has 10% more screens (Hindi version only) and a much higher average ticket price as the rates last year for DABANGG 2 were not increased. Also there is an increase from CHENNAI EXPRESS which had the highest rates till date.

A 25 crore nett opening day is there on the cards for DHOOM 3 with a good chance of a higher total if the film is up to the mark. The record opening day which stands at around 30.50 crore (CHENNAI EXPRESS) could have been a possibility but the cold wave in Northern India may won't let that happen.

The real question is not about the opening or the film becoming a blockbuster (which it will on the strength of the initial and holiday period) but about whether the film can become a real big grosser. DHOOM 3 is that true commercial Hindi film but with that grand look which is a must today if you want the multiplexes business to really hit its potential so a finish of 200 crore plus or minus 10% like a few films in the recent past is good for all concerned but not really going forward in terms of higher business. The film has all plusses from the main leads, brand name, holiday release, hit music and a good open run. Even the only weaknesses here which is the supporting cast does not really matter as the brand overruns that and the audience is fully aware what the film is about.