'Kalank' takes a hit during extended opening weekend, manages to mint only Rs 66 cr
Despite a huge star cast, it took the period drama four days to cross the Rs 50-crore mark.
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NEW DELHI: The multi-starrer 'Kalank', which turned out to be the biggest opener of 2019 so far, has been struggling to get big numbers at the domestic box office. Despite a huge star cast, it took the period drama four days to cross the Rs. 50 crore mark.
Despite its strong run in the international arena, the film has earned a little over Rs 66.03 crore during the long opening weekend. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the box office figures of the film on his Twitter handle.
He wrote, "#Kalank is rejected... Has a lacklustre *extended* opening weekend... Will find it difficult to sustain on weekdays... Arrival of #AvengersEndgame [on Fri] will hit biz hard... Wed 21.60 cr, Thu 11.45 cr, Fri 11.60 cr, Sat 9.75 cr, Sun 11.63 cr. Total: ? 66.03 cr. India biz."
The magnum opus failed to pull the audience to the big screens on Saturday and the collections saw a big dip as compared to Wednesday.
The film became the highest opener of 2019 by minting Rs. 21.60 crore on its Day 1. Unfortunately, the second day didn't work out in favour of the movie, as it earned Rs. 11.45 crore. The third day added similar numbers to the film's business, as it minted 11.60 crores. The film witnessed a further drop in the collections and minted Rs. 9.75 crore on Saturday, taking its four-day haul to 54.40 crores.
Besides being the biggest opener of 2019, the film also became the highest opener for Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan together.
While 'Kalank' is on the top of the list of four biggest openers of this year, the other three are 'Kesari' (Rs 21.06 crore), Gully Boy (Rs 19.40 crore) and Total Dhamaal (Rs 16.50 crore), Adarsh revealed.
When Karan Johar announced 'Kalank', fans were excited to witness the magic on the big screen. But even with extensive promotions and a stellar star cast, the film's hype failed to translate into numbers at the box office.
'Kalank' also brought back the hit jodi of Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit back on the big screen after almost two decades.
The film was originally conceptualised about 15 years ago by late Yash Johar and his son Karan Johar, who has produced the film.
'Kalank' is a period drama set in pre-independent India that takes the audience on a journey of six characters who are connected by love, emotions, revenge and turbulent relationships.
The film stars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. The movie also features Kunal Khemu in a pivotal role.
'Kalank' is Alia and Varun's fourth collaboration after 'Student of the Year', 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', and 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania'.
Directed by Abhishek Varman, the film hit the screens on April 17.
Actress Alia Bhatt is no stranger to filmdom. Being born to filmy parents - her father Mahesh Bhatt has produced and directed blockbusters in the '90s while her mother Soni Razdan has been a versatile actress - it was natural that she follow in their footsteps.
Thus it was no surprise when at 19, she made a stunning debut in Karan Johar's 'Student Of The Year' in 2012. The film, a teeny-bopper romance, went on to become a runaway hit - and Alia Bhatt had arrived.
Seven years and 12 movies after ruling the silver screen as the leading lady, she has made a mark for herself with her acting, vivaciousness and versatility. With 'Kalank' and 'Brahmastra' lined up for release later this year, there's hope among her fans that she will be able to strike gold, again, at the box-office.
As she turns 26, we take a look at all the films where she made an impression.
Despite its strong run in the international arena, the film has earned a little over Rs 66.03 crore during the long opening weekend. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the box office figures of the film on his Twitter handle.
EXTENDED Opening Weekend... ⭐️ #Kesari: ₹ 78.07 cr / 3600 screens / Thu to Sun biz ⭐️ #GullyBoy: ₹ 72.45 cr / 3350… https://t.co/gzlyZj4Hfp
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) 1555916602000He wrote, "#Kalank is rejected... Has a lacklustre *extended* opening weekend... Will find it difficult to sustain on weekdays... Arrival of #AvengersEndgame [on Fri] will hit biz hard... Wed 21.60 cr, Thu 11.45 cr, Fri 11.60 cr, Sat 9.75 cr, Sun 11.63 cr. Total: ? 66.03 cr. India biz."
#Kalank is rejected... Has a lacklustre *extended* opening weekend... Will find it difficult to sustain on weekdays… https://t.co/5wfU895OXB
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) 1555916472000The magnum opus failed to pull the audience to the big screens on Saturday and the collections saw a big dip as compared to Wednesday.
The film became the highest opener of 2019 by minting Rs. 21.60 crore on its Day 1. Unfortunately, the second day didn't work out in favour of the movie, as it earned Rs. 11.45 crore. The third day added similar numbers to the film's business, as it minted 11.60 crores. The film witnessed a further drop in the collections and minted Rs. 9.75 crore on Saturday, taking its four-day haul to 54.40 crores.
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#Kalank is clearly underperforming... Dips on Day 4 [Sat]... Trending is weak, so big biz on Day 5 [Sun] is ruled o… https://t.co/yL96afLdfd
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) 1555830274000Besides being the biggest opener of 2019, the film also became the highest opener for Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan together.
While 'Kalank' is on the top of the list of four biggest openers of this year, the other three are 'Kesari' (Rs 21.06 crore), Gully Boy (Rs 19.40 crore) and Total Dhamaal (Rs 16.50 crore), Adarsh revealed.
#Kalank continues its strong run in the international arena... Wed to Sat total: $ 3.950 mn [₹ 27.43 cr]... Day 1:… https://t.co/I6eqicEycU
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) 1555860774000When Karan Johar announced 'Kalank', fans were excited to witness the magic on the big screen. But even with extensive promotions and a stellar star cast, the film's hype failed to translate into numbers at the box office.
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'Kalank' also brought back the hit jodi of Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit back on the big screen after almost two decades.
The film was originally conceptualised about 15 years ago by late Yash Johar and his son Karan Johar, who has produced the film.
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'Kalank' is a period drama set in pre-independent India that takes the audience on a journey of six characters who are connected by love, emotions, revenge and turbulent relationships.
The film stars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. The movie also features Kunal Khemu in a pivotal role.
'Kalank' is Alia and Varun's fourth collaboration after 'Student of the Year', 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', and 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania'.
Directed by Abhishek Varman, the film hit the screens on April 17.
Thus it was no surprise when at 19, she made a stunning debut in Karan Johar's 'Student Of The Year' in 2012. The film, a teeny-bopper romance, went on to become a runaway hit - and Alia Bhatt had arrived.
Seven years and 12 movies after ruling the silver screen as the leading lady, she has made a mark for herself with her acting, vivaciousness and versatility. With 'Kalank' and 'Brahmastra' lined up for release later this year, there's hope among her fans that she will be able to strike gold, again, at the box-office.
As she turns 26, we take a look at all the films where she made an impression.
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