This makes it the second biggest opening weekend ever for a Hollywood film in India and the highest for a non-3D film.
Mumbai:
The hugely anticipated 23rd Bond filmSkyfall, starring Daniel Craig and Oscar-winner JavierBardem, has posted a gross of Rs 27.5 crore approximatelyin its four-day opening weekend in India.
This makes it the second biggest opening weekend ever fora Hollywood film in India and the highest for a non-3D film.The film has grossed Rs 34.5 crore as of today.
Sony Pictures India released the film on November 1 with907 prints (the largest 2D Hollywood release ever) in fourlanguages - English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu - and in 2D andIMAX formats.
The film's weekend had the best opening for a Bond filmin India so far, exceeding other big box office performersQuantum of Solace (2008) and Casino Royale (2006).Both the films posted lifetime Gross box office (GBO) ofRs 44.4 crore and Rs 40.3 crore respectively.
Skyfall also posted the biggest ever Thursday openingfor any Hollywood title with Rs 6.5 crore.
Skyfall has not only continued India's fascination withthe James Bond franchise, but also expanded it. Extremelypositive reviews and word-of-mouth will ensure that the filmhas a long and successful run at the box office and willgarner repeat viewings as well," said Kercy Daruwala, MD, SonyPictures India.
Directed by Sam Mendes, the film stars Daniel Craig asBond, Judi Dench as M, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, NaomieHarris and Berenice Lim Marlohe.
Earlier this year, Sony Pictures India had the number 1Hollywood opening weekend of all time with The AmazingSpider-Man (3D) and another top 15 opening weekend in Men InBlack 3 (3D).
This makes it the second biggest opening weekend ever fora Hollywood film in India and the highest for a non-3D film.The film has grossed Rs 34.5 crore as of today.
Sony Pictures India released the film on November 1 with907 prints (the largest 2D Hollywood release ever) in fourlanguages - English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu - and in 2D andIMAX formats.
The film's weekend had the best opening for a Bond filmin India so far, exceeding other big box office performersQuantum of Solace (2008) and Casino Royale (2006).Both the films posted lifetime Gross box office (GBO) ofRs 44.4 crore and Rs 40.3 crore respectively.
Skyfall also posted the biggest ever Thursday openingfor any Hollywood title with Rs 6.5 crore.
Skyfall has not only continued India's fascination withthe James Bond franchise, but also expanded it. Extremelypositive reviews and word-of-mouth will ensure that the filmhas a long and successful run at the box office and willgarner repeat viewings as well," said Kercy Daruwala, MD, SonyPictures India.
Directed by Sam Mendes, the film stars Daniel Craig asBond, Judi Dench as M, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, NaomieHarris and Berenice Lim Marlohe.
Earlier this year, Sony Pictures India had the number 1Hollywood opening weekend of all time with The AmazingSpider-Man (3D) and another top 15 opening weekend in Men InBlack 3 (3D).
