Hindi version of Yash-starrer 'KGF: Chapter 2' enters Rs 100 cr club, crosses box-office performance of 'Baahubali 2' & 'Dangal'

The much-awaited film became India's biggest Day-1 opener with over Rs 134 cr BO collection.

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All versions of 'KGF 2' smashed previously held records of Day 1, grossing Rs 134.50 crore.
'KGF: Chapter 2', the sequel to 'KGF: Chapter 1', has shattered all previously held records.

What's even more amazing is the performance of the Yash-starrer's Hindi version. The Hindi-dubbed film has entered the Rs 100-crore club on the second day since its release on Thursday (April 14).

Calling it a Tsunami performance, trade analyst Taran Adarsh said that 'KGF 2' has hit the ball out of the stadium on Day 2. He also informed that the film is trending better than the all-time highest grossing films 'Baahubali 2' and 'Dangal'.


On Day 1, the film in Hindi earned Rs 53.95 crore and made Rs 46.79 crore on Friday, minting a total of Rs 100.74 crore.

The movie critic is optimistic that the film will make around Rs 185 crore during the opening weekend, thanks to the extended holiday.


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As far as the lifetime business of the 'KGF' franchise is concerned, the movie emerged as the biggest Day-1 opener in Indian history. All versions of the sequel smashed previously held records of Day 1, grossing Rs 134.50 crore.


While the part one of 'KGF' earned Rs 44.09 crore on Day 1, the sequel's Day 1 collection is Rs 53.95 crore.


Grossing more than Rs 53.95 crore on its opening day, the Hindi version of the magnum opus demolished all previous box-office records and cemented its position as one of the biggest Indian films of all time.

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'KGF 2' crossed opening day records of Hrithik Roshan's 'War' (Rs 51.60 crore) and Aamir Khan-starrer 'Thugs Of Hindostan' (Rs 50.75 crore).


With this, 'KGF: Chapter 2' becomes the highest opener for a single star and also has several other titles to its credit.
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Written and directed by Prashanth Neel, it is a Kannada-language period action film, featuring actor Yash. The first instalment was made on a budget of Rs 80 crore, it was the most expensive Kannada film at the time of its release.

In the southern belt, 'KGF: Chapter 2', an Excel entertainment film, raked in Rs 80.41 crore. The movie is said to be highest ever Day 1 in Karnataka for a Kannada film and highest ever Day 1 in Kerala.
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(All Collection credits: Box Office biz, Taran Adarsh)

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