11 June 2023, Mumbai: Adipurush, one of the most highly anticipated films in Indian cinema, has made an impressive start at the box office with its advance booking. The Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan starrer opened its bookings on Saturday night, and the response has been nothing short of encouraging. As of Sunday evening, the film has already sold approximately 18,000 tickets in the three national chains, namely PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis.
The weekend has seen a remarkable surge in ticket sales, with the three national multiplex chains collectively selling over 35,000 tickets for Adipurush. PVR and Inox, spearheading the charge, have triumphantly dispensed 8,800 and 6,100 coveted tickets, as Cinepolis proudly boasts a respectable count of 3,500 tickets sold. This rapid increase in sales is evident from the fact that the film had sold around 7,800 tickets on Sunday at noon. However, it remains unclear whether the spike in ticket sales is a result of celebrity bulk bookings or genuine organic bookings from the audience.
Some celebrities had promised bulk bookings, including the exclusive “Hanuman seats.” Regardless, Adipurush has managed to captivate audiences and generate significant interest. The film’s strong advance bookings position it favorably to compete for one of the highest advance booking records for a Hindi feature film in the post-pandemic world. The current top spots are held by Pathaan, KGF 2, and Brahmastra. Adipurush initially aimed for a target similar to RRR in the national chains, but with the remarkable response witnessed on Sunday, expectations for the film’s advance bookings have soared higher. The combination of the captivating subject matter, which revolves around the epic Ramayana, and the star power of Prabhas, a popular name in Hindi cinema, has undoubtedly contributed to the film’s early success.
As the week progresses, a clearer picture will emerge, but for now, Adipurush has certainly made an encouraging start at the ticket counters.
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By Yashika Desai.