My Name is Khan record breaking start at box office – Humungous — that’s the right word to describe the initial response to MY NAME IS KHAN.



The film had a deafening start at practically every centre, with practically every multiplex generating 100% collections, while single screens in mass-dominated centers opened to a 70% – 80% response, which is very, very good.

The international figures have started pouring in.

U.K.: MY NAME IS KHAN previewed last night [Thursday] with an incredible [approx.] £ 123,000 from 89 sites. The film opened 4th in the market place, behind AVATAR, THE WOLFMAN previews and INVICTUS.

AUSTRALIA: On its opening day, MY NAME IS KHAN grossed an impressive Aus. $ 39,000. The movie is ranked #11 in the market. According to Fox, this is 107% of 3 IDIOTS Thursday B.O.

NEW ZEALAND & FIJI: MY NAME IS KHAN collected, on its opening day, NZD $ 13,627. It ranked #7 at the box-office. It may be noted that Bollywood films traditionally open on a Friday.

Here are the Box-Office predictions of My Name is Khan

* Opening weekend – 30 crores minimum, could even be as high as 38 – 40 crores including paid previews.
* Week 1 (if loved): 60 crores plus, could easily beat Ghajini.
* Week 1 (if mixed): 55 – 60 crores
* Week 1 (if disliked): 50 – 53 crores
* Lifetime (if loved): 110 – 120 crores. The repeat value is unlikely to be as high as 3 Idiots.
* Lifetime (if mixed): 100 – 110 crores.
* Lifetime (if disliked): 75 – 80 crores

Question is Can MNIK beat the opening week record of Ghajini or even 3 Idiots?

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