The Wolverine hit the Indian screens on July 26
Chennai:
Hugh Jackman's latest outing The Wolverine, which released in India on July 26, has grossed Rs 15 crore in its opening weekend here.
"The Wolverine has garnered an astounding Rs 15 crore gross (Rs 10.5 crore net) in its opening weekend in the country," read an official statement.
"The opening weekend of the film also ranks as the third highest of all time for the production house's (Fox Star Studios) Hollywood titles after Avatar and Life of Pi," the statement further read.
Jointly produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, Hugh Jackman, Hutch Parker and John Palermo, the film received an overwhelming response here. Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios, said: "We are elated at the exceptional opening figures. The success of The Wolverine has effectively set the platform for our next year's biggie X Men: Days of Future Past."
Intended to be the sixth instalment in the X-Men film franchise, The Wolverine tracks the story of the adamantium clawed mutant, who in association with an old acquaintance in Japan, fights a new battle.
Directed by double Oscar-award winning James Mangold, The Wolverine also features Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Will Yun Lee and Brain Tee.
"The Wolverine has garnered an astounding Rs 15 crore gross (Rs 10.5 crore net) in its opening weekend in the country," read an official statement.
"The opening weekend of the film also ranks as the third highest of all time for the production house's (Fox Star Studios) Hollywood titles after Avatar and Life of Pi," the statement further read.
Jointly produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, Hugh Jackman, Hutch Parker and John Palermo, the film received an overwhelming response here. Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios, said: "We are elated at the exceptional opening figures. The success of The Wolverine has effectively set the platform for our next year's biggie X Men: Days of Future Past."
Intended to be the sixth instalment in the X-Men film franchise, The Wolverine tracks the story of the adamantium clawed mutant, who in association with an old acquaintance in Japan, fights a new battle.
Directed by double Oscar-award winning James Mangold, The Wolverine also features Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Will Yun Lee and Brain Tee.
