The Kashmir Files box office collection Day 3: Vivek Agnihotri's film shows tremendous growth over weekend
India Today
Vivek Agnihotri's film, The Kashmir Files has been a winner despite all odds. It took the box office by storm this weekend.
Vivek Agnihotri's directorial The Kashmir Files is doing well despite all odds. In spite of being made on a low budget with minimal promotion and marketing, as well as several controversies, the film is experiencing phenomenal growth in theatres. The Kashmir Files released in the theatres on March 11. Starring Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty, the film is set in 1990 during the Kashmir insurgency.
The Kashmir Files had an extraordinary opening at the box office and earned Rs 3.55 crore on its release day. Despite all odds, on day three, huge crowds reached the theatres to watch the film. It even surpassed the other movies running in theatres in many regions. While The Kashmir Files had a limited release, due to demand, the number of screens and shows have been increased now. On Day 3, the screen count was 2000. The film had a very good growth on Saturday as it rose from Friday collections of Rs 3.55 crore to Rs. 8.5 crore. Reportedly, Vivek Agnihotri's film earned Rs 14 crore on Day 3.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "Limited promotions, Non-holiday release, Mighty opponent [#RadheShyam], Limited screen count [Fri 630+] #TheKashmirFiles emerges triumphant, despite sooo many odds. #India screen count on Day 3 [Sun]: 2000. Will cross lifetime biz of #TheTashkentFiles in 3 days (sic)."
Limited promotionsNon-holiday releaseMighty opponent [#RadheShyam]Limited screen count [Fri 630+]#TheKashmirFiles emerges triumphant, despite sooo many odds.#India screen count on Day 3 [Sun]: 2000Will cross *lifetime biz* of #TheTashkentFiles in *3 days*. pic.twitter.com/UF1uZb1gJX
The Kashmir Files also had advanced bookings for Day 3.
#TheKashmirFiles highlights...Emerges first choice of moviegoers, overtakes #RadheShyam #Hindi, #GangubaiKathiawadi, #TheBatman.Screens and shows increased.Morning shows - starting as early as 6.30 am - have commenced.Unprecedented advance booking for Day 3 [Sun]. pic.twitter.com/sA9nKyaVMs
