‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ mints Rs.27.05 crore on Monday, inching close to Rs 150 cr mark

‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ collected Rs.27.05 crore on a Monday, said a statement from Eros. The film had collected Rs.36.50 crore on the festive occasion of Eid. (Bajrangi Bhaijaan rules international box office)

Including Monday’s business, the film’s total collection now stands at Rs.129.65 crore. (Watch video: This Salman Khan fan can’t stop crying)

Commenting on ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’s performance, Nandu Ahuja, Sr. VP, India Theatrical, Eros International Media Limited, said: “Bajrangi Bhaijaan opened to good reviews from audiences and critics alike and the film has taken the box office by storm. Salman has once again established his continued dominance over the Hindi film market and the film looks unstoppable. His huge fan following, Kabir’s fabulous story and direction combined with the Eid weekend have proven to be a winning formula once again. It has also registered the highest box office in almost all territories of India for the weekend. The week ahead looks extremely promising as well with Monday collections being the biggest ever”. (Munni wants to be a superstar like Salman Khan uncle)

“While we were anticipating a very good opening in the overseas markets, Bajrangi Bhaijaan has surpassed those expectations and created history with the film being Salman’s highest ever weekend,” said Pranab Kapadia, President – Marketing and Distribution, Eros International Plc, while disclosing the overseas figures. (Munni is talkative in real life, reveals mom)

‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ has been produced by Salman Khan Films and Rockline Venkatesh and distributed worldwide by Eros International.

The film was doing well overseas as well. ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ Overseas 1st Weekend USD 8 million or 51 crore. Phenomenal!!!!” tweeted trade analyst Komal Nahta.

Co-produced by Salman Khan Films with Rockline Venkatesh, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ is the 49-year-old’s first release since he was sentenced to five years in jail in the infamous 2002 hit-and-run case in May. (With IANS inputs)

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