Akshay Kumar starrer ''Singh Is Bliing'' had taken a good opening and with the benefit of holiday it will have  a very good day one. Film was close to 65% in East Punjab, 50% plus in UP, 50% plus in central India. Mumbai and south are bit lower around 45%. Film improved as the day progressed and north was simply outstanding where it challenged big films like ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan'' and ''P.K.'' in terms of opening day occupancy numbers.

As per early estimates, film should collect close to 20.67 cr nett which is by far the biggest opening day number for Akshay Kumar. Though in real terms without taking the holiday effect in consideration, it is good but not great. Last year ''Bang Bang'' collected 24.80 cr nett despite clashing with film ''Haider'' and in 2013 ''Besharam'' collected close to 21.50 cr nett.

Now tomorrow and Monday hold the key for the film as 55 cr nett weekend and 80 cr week minimum from here otherwise holiday advantage will be negated. Going by the word of mouth and reviews it looks tough but not impossible.