Director Jagan Shakti's multi starrer film '
Mission Magal' which got released on this Independence Day is roaring at the box office. Starring
Akshay Kumar,
Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu,
Sonakshi Sinha, Kriti Kulhari, Nitya Menen,
Sharman Joshi in quint-essential roles the film has emerged as the winner at the theatres. The film that depicts the success story of India's ambitious
Mars
mission Mangalyaan has recorded a tremendous opening day collection. It has been receiving much-deserved accolades from the audiences as well as critics.
Also See: Mission Mangal ReviewAfter recording the highest opening day, the film saw a fantastic second day. According to BoxofficeIndia, the multi-starrer film has managed to collect Rs. 16.75-17 crore nett approx to take its two day total to Rs. 45 crore nett plus. Although, there is a drop of 40% this is actually a bigger achievement than the first day. As the first day had the benefit of a big holiday.
The Day 2 collections in Mumbai is Rs.16 crore nett while Delhi / UP is around Rs. 9.50 crore nett. It is garnering good collections in Mumbai, Mysore and West Bengal. The film has a solid potential to stay strong over the weekend especially on Saturday as the metros should show good jumps. The two-days collection ensures that 'Mission Mangal' is a hit film.
Meanwhile, '
Mission Mangal' has recorded the highest ever opening day collection for Akshay Kumar, beating his previous Independence Day release 'Gold' which had recorded Rs 23.63 crore on its first day. Akshay's 'Kesari' which released this year had amassed Rs 20.40 crore on its opening day.
Helmed by Jagan Shakti, the film hit the screens on August 15.