Thursday, 24th March 10:50 AM IST

 KAPOOR & SONS Is Heading For A Good Week One

''''Kapoor & Sons'''' released last weekend all over in middle of lot of expectations as this can be3rd successful film of this year after ''''Neerja'''' and ''''Airlift''''. Film has hot star cast as far as audience of urban multiplex are concerned.

Film released across 1500 screens and opened to below par occupancy which was shocking as better opening was expected due to one hit song and cast. Film was expected to grow from evening onwards as reports were good and reviews were in good side too. And it did improve big time but only in selected cinemas and cities.

Film collected 6.85 cr nett on day one. Film needed to score well yesterday but big India - Pakistan match dented collections in big way. Still film managed to collect 7.75 cr nett which was 12% growth. Film jumped big on Sunday and collected 11.75 cr nett. This big jump was in metros and due to positive reviews/word of mouth.

Film managed to score very good Monday but again film held well in metros as small centers dropped big time. Metros drop by 15% but small centers dropped by 40% plus. Film collected 5.08 cr nett on Monday followed by very good 4.50 cr nett on Tuesday and 4.35 cr nett on Wednesday. Film will again face competition from cricket match involving India tonight and new releases starting from tomorrow evening itself.

 Film has six day total of 40.28 cr nett. Film has controlled cost and has recovered sizable amounts from ancillary rights. Film should cross 45 cr nett in week one and good hold in 2nd week can take it to beyond 55 cr nett. Film collected good in overseas with 2.9 million $ (19.27cr).

 Below are the collections for the film -