By Hindustan Times
Akshay Kumar has finally seen a solo hit post Singh Is Kinng (2008). In fact, Rowdy Rathore is Khiladi Kumar's biggest solo opening. The actor thanked his fans on Twitter: "I owe an enormous thanks to my audience! You're the only reason for the most important opening weekend of my career! Love Rowdy."
Made in the cheap of Rs. 45 crore, the film has already collected Rs. 48.5 crore within the opening weekend. Film critic Taran Adarsh tweeted: "#RowdyRathore rakes in Rs. 48.5 crore in 3 days."
"RowdyRathore Breakup:- Fri 15.1 cr, Sat 14.7 cr, Sun 18.5 cr +. Total: Rs. 48.5 cr + nett. Biggest non-holiday weekend. Fantabulous," he added.
His another tweet read: "#RowdyRathore Monday trends: Rocking... Expect a big, fat total on Monday... 'Wowdy' Rathore!"
He also mentioned that if only Friday to Sunday numbers are collated, Rowdy Rathore is a larger opener than Agneepath. "#RowdyRathore has smashed previous records by a large margin. Collects a colossal Rs. 48.3 cr + nett in its first 3 days. #RowdyRathore biz is best** than this year's first Blockbuster #Agneepath, if one compares Friday to Sunday numbers... #Agneepath had good thing about 4-day weekend [Thu to Sun], so weekend total is larger [Thu 23 cr, Fri 12.75 cr, Sat 14.5 cr, Sun 17.25 cr]."
The film directed by Prabhu Deva could also be the third biggest opener ever. "#RowdyRathore is the third biggest opener ever, after #Agneepath and #Bodyguard. Incidentally, all three films are remakes!" the trade expert wrote on his Twitter page.
"#RowdyRathore *India* Fri 15.10 cr nett. Biggest non-holiday Friday opener. O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G," he added.
Trade analyst Komal Nahta thinks the film has the possible to cross 100 crore mark: "Straight B-L-O-C-K-B-U-S-T-E-R! That is what Rowdy Rathore is!! Next 100-crore film? All chances!"
It's Akshay's widest release as far as it opened on 2,800 screens within the country. Sonakshi Sinha is the feminine lead within the film. Co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala, the film marked Akshay's return as an action hero.
