Box-office collection: Godzilla Vs Kong earns more than Roohi and Mumbai Saga

In a surprising development, Hollywood film Godzilla Vs Kong earns more than Janhvi Kapoor’s horror-comedy Roohi, and John Abraham’s Mumbai Saga, on opening day.

Its release in multiple languages worked in its favour, but Godzilla Vs Kong was disadvantaged in the fact that it released mid-week, and amid soaring COVID-19 cases. Despite all odds, the Hollywood film earned a successful Rs 6.4 crore on its opening day, surpassing the opening day collections of Hindi films, Mumbai Saga, starring John Abraham, and Janhvi Kapoor’s Roohi.

The film boasts an ensemble star cast including - Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza Gonzalez, Julian Dennison, Kyle Chandler, and Demian Bichir. Talking about the collection the movie garnered, Denzil Dias, VP & MD, Warner Bros Pictures (India) said, “We are delighted with the opening numbers and the overwhelming response for the film.”

Exhibitors across the country have termed the development as evidence that cinephiles are eager to return to theatres. “The phenomenal response reinforces the belief that there is a tremendous affinity for cinema-going, cutting across gender, boundaries and age-groups. We are thrilled by the overwhelming response and are looking forward to a long run at the box office,” said Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, PVR Pictures.

Devang Sampat, CEO, Cinepolis India said, “Kong has performed great on opening day. The film has become the biggest Hollywood opener post the pandemic.” “Advance booking trends are indicating that the film will have one of the biggest opening weekends,” said Rajender Singh Jyala, Chief Programming Officer, INOX Leisure Ltd.

The plot of the film revolves around Kong and his protectors, as they undertake a perilous journey to find his true home. With them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe.

Rs 6.4 crore - Day 1 collection Godzilla Vs Kong

Rs 2.75 crore - Day 1 collection Godzilla Vs Kong

Rs 2.82 crore - Day 1 collection Mumbai Saga

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