SRK starrer 'Raees' always looked too big for Hrithik starrer ''Kaabil''. Both films clashed and much was said about this clash. But it turned out to be one sided affair as SRK starrer continued to march ahead on 2nd day.
'Raees' started well with 55% in opening and it consolidated later with 65% occupancy. Film was outstanding in West Bengal, Mumbai and Gujarat. Film collected 20.42 cr nett on opening day which is huge for non holiday and that too in clash. Film got boost from holiday and scored big.
Film collected 26.30 cr nett on day two which was highest for a film in clash. Film managed good number 13.11 cr nett on Friday despite weekday drop. Film collected 15.61 cr nett on Saturday which was good growth followed by 17.80 cr nett on Sunday . Film had 5-day weekend total of 93.24 cr nett. Film dropped on Monday by 55% and collected 8.25 cr nett which was below par. Film added 7.52 cr nett on Tuesday, 7.10 cr nett on Wednesday followed by 6.25 cr nett on Thursday.
Film had 1st extended week 9 day total of 118.36 cr nett. Film added 15.41 cr nett in 2nd week as it dropped in mass centres too. Film further added 1.60 cr nett in 3rd weekend. Film has total of 136.41 cr nett after 3rd weekend and it is heading for 140 cr nett lifetime finish. Film is phenomenal in overseas with 16 million $ figure and worldwide gross of 240 cr.