Salman Khans Kick superhit In Pakistan
Salman Khan's 'Kick'
has not only earned big revenue in the Indian market, but also in the
neighbouring country Pakistan. The Eid release film is a superhit in
Pakistan and turned out to be the highest holiday grosser in that
country.
'Kick' box office collection in Pakistan is estimated to be over Rs 20.8 million.
Karachi's Ghalib cinema, located in Korangi area, has not seen such
profit for years. Muhammad Ashraf, manager of Ghalib says he had to
arrange for morning shows after seeing the increasing number of audience
and the huge demand for tickets.
Even in the heydays of Pakistani films the theatre did not earn such
figures like now, says Ashraf. The film has been earning Rs 65 to 70,000
per show on an average on the blockbuster 'Kick', added Ashraf.
The figures earned at the Ghalib cinema are historic as the theatre
has only one screen and the seating arrangements are not very
comfortable. But people have thronged the theatre since Eid and all
shows are running house full.
Pakistan's well known exhibitor and distributor, Nadeem Mandviwalla
says multiplexes and cineplexes get major share of the business as they
have several shows in a day, besides the high ticket prices. But
Salman's 'Kick' has been a blessing for single screen owners as reports
suggest that they are doing good business.
Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick was released in 58 screens across Karachi on
Eid. The film stars Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez in lead roles.
(AW: Pratima Tigga)