WGC of ‘Singham Again’ Stands at INR 65 crore and India Net of INR 43.7 crore!
India’s largest cop franchise Singham Again has roared to a thunderous start and set new #Diwali records, amassing a massive Day 1 total of INR 65 crore worldwide with India Net Box Office at INR 43.7 crore emerging as the No 1 choice of Diwali, filling theatres to capacity across single screens and multiplexes nationwide. Released on Diwali, November 1st, Singham Again marks the biggest opening for a #RohitShetty- #AjayDevgn collaboration to date, thrilling audiences nationwide with strong ticket counter advances and word of mouth that promise an earth-shattering weekend ahead. This is the second highest opening of the year after #Stree2, which was also a #JioStudios film.
Speaking on Singham Again’s historic Diwali opening Jyoti Deshpande, President Media and Content business RIL said, “We promised audiences a mass entertainer perfect for Diwali celebration with entire family and that’s exactly what we delivered. Singham Again is a star-studded spectacle tailormade for a big screen theatre experience and fans of the franchise have made it the No 1 choice this festive weekend. The universally spectacular performance of our film across multiplexes and extraordinary results in single screens and mass centres has vindicated the showcasing of 60% screens that we secured for our film. We are delighted to be the dominant film contributing to the cumulative highest ever single day of box office in the history of Indian cinema across languages estimated at INR 124 crores, a true testament to our consistent efforts to not only grow our market leadership but also to grow the overall size of the market.”
“Jio Studios is further committed to an ethical and transparent value system that upholds the integrity of our company as well as our industry and we take pride in the fact that only the actual ticket-paying audiences have contributed to our box office number with no hidden gimmicks, no corporate booking of tickets or distribution of freebies. I take this opportunity to thank everyone in the industry and trade who supported us this entire year as well as the audiences who have made the Jio Studios dream run of back-to-back blockbusters possible. Picture abhi baaki hai”, she added.
Critics and trade analysts alike are applauding Singham Again, with Taran Adarsh calling it “Terrific and massy to the core,” while Komal Nahta predicts it as a “superhit.” National dailies like The Times of India celebrated the film as “unabashedly entertaining” with “roaring action,” and Dainik Bhaskar commended the stellar performances of Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham, Ranveer Singh especially as Simmba, and the much-anticipated appearances of Akshay Kumar as Sooryavanshi and Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey delivering consistent clap-traps and high octane entertainment.
Prominent entertainment portals added to the praise, with Bollywood Hungama hailing Singham Again as “a big Diwali dhamaka for the masses,” Pinkvilla describing it as “loaded with entertainment and surprises,” and MissMalini calling it “a Diwali spectacle of fury, family, and unforgettable heroics.” News channels joined the praise with Times Now calling it a “family-sized entertainer” packed with action and comedy; Zee News declared it “a cop universe masterpiece lighting up Diwali” and ABP Live terming it as “the perfect Diwali watch” .
With families and fans thronging theatres to witness the eagerly awaited action-packed thrill ride, fan clubs across the nation have expressed enthusiasm for Singham Again, lauding its unforgettable ‘paisa-vasool’ moments and edge-of-the-seat entertainment. The film’s dramatic reunion of the cop universe’s favourite characters and intense action sequences have captivated audiences, fulfilling their expectations of a power-packed cinematic experience.
The film is also playing on IMAX screens across India, enhancing the viewing experience for fans.
With Singham Again showcasing in over 2,000 screens internationally, the producers have achieved an unmatched global reach. This includes a record 197 screens across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, a North American debut with over 760 screens, and an extensive release in the UK and Ireland with 224 screens. In Canada, Singham Again is featured in top cinema chains, with Cineplex alone accounting for 80% of the country’s box office.
A perfect family entertainer, director Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again combines drama, emotion, and action that has appeal across all ages. It reunites fan-favourite characters ensuring an unforgettable cinematic experience. Starring Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff with a special cameo by Salman Khan, Singham Again has taken off to a roaring start nationwide and abroad.
Jio Studios presents Singham Again in association with Rohit Shetty Picturez and Devgn Films. In collaboration with Reliance Entertainment and Cinergy. A Rohit Shetty Film Production. Produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, and Rohit Shetty.
By Keerti Kadam