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Indore Barometer Paid Previews Three Idiots v Ghajini
Friday 25th December 2009 18.00 IST
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Three Idiots saw a bumper response for paid previews at Indore multiplexes. The collections were lower than Ghajini as only the high end PVR theatre did better while other theatres recorded lower collections. Below is a comparison figures for paid previews at Indore multiplexes.
PVR
Three Idiots -1,89,795
Ghajini - 1,43,500
Inox Sapna
Three Idiots - 1,29,705
Ghajini - 1,97,000
Big (Adlabs)
Three Idiots - 1,85,520
Ghajini - 1,93,000
Velocity
Three Idiots - 1,22,200
Ghajini - 2,45,000
Inox City
Three Idiots - 1,16,745
Ghajini - Not Released
Totals
Three Idiots - 7,43,965 (5 Theatres)
Ghajini - 7,78,500 (4 Theatres)
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Three Idiots Starts On Historic Note At Multiplexes
Friday 25th December 2009 09.30 IST
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Three Idiots has taken a historic opening at multiplexes this morning. The first shows were held as early as 6.00 am this morning and some shows were 80% full which is phenomenal for shows that early in the morning at multiplexes. The first day business is likely to humungous as shows from late morning are likely to be showing a 95-100% turnout.
The paid previews yesterday had a bumper response of 90-100% on around 700 paid previews across the country.
There have been films lately like Kurbaan and Paa which have been good in paid previews but taken dull starts on Friday but Three Idiots is totally different and looks set for a huge run at multiplexes if early morning shows are any indication. Most single screens across the country will be having there first shows around 10.00 am and it remains to be seen what is the response.
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producer and distributors expect to close Friday with Rs 20-crore gross revenue. In comparison, other hits like Love Aaj Kal and Kambakkht Ishq grossed Rs 9-10 crore on their first day. "
Thanks KB, let us wait for the final preview numbers, Ghajini started with 5 cr and ended up with 2.5 or something. But a humongous opening is a guarantee.
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