Friday, 2nd April 11:55 AM IST
DETECTIVE BYOMKESH BAKSHY Takes A Fair Start On Day One
Bollywood films have disappointed and no big films made impact in last 6 months except ''''PK''''. Now big summer season starts with 1st big release of YRF ''''Detective Byomkesh Bakshy'''' today.
Film has few things going for it - Sushant Singh Rajput will be seen after quite some time, director Dibakar Banerjee has big credibility among multiplex audience and critics and equity of Byomkesh Bakshy as character. Film released in close to 1240 screens in India which means its niche multiplex friendly release.
Film faced big Hollywood franchise ''Fast & Furious 7'' but still hunger of audience for a good entertaining Bollywood film might turn the tide in favor. Film opened to decent occupancy of 35% all over. Film had to jump from evening onwards but that big jump was missing.
This film''s success was crucial as this will give birth to a new franchise as well as dry spell will end finally at box office. Film remained lower than expected on day one and collected 4.78 cr nett. Now film needs jumps in next two days to reach minimum weekend of 17 cr nett. Saturday is the key for the film.