Tiger Shroff’s new film Baaghi 2 is on its way to become one of 2018’s biggest hits.
The film boasts of the highest opening day collection, surpassing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s yet-undefeated “Padmaavat” by several crores. While “Padmaavat” collected Rs. 19 crore (including preview shows) on the first day Friday, Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 2 made a whopping Rs. 25.10 crore.
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“Baaghi 2 sets the box office on fire, takes a fantabulous, earth shattering start. (It) emerges as the biggest opener of 2018 (so far), surpassing Previews and Day 1 business of “Padmaavat.” Fri Rs. 25.10 crore (India business). The numbers are an eye-opener,” tweeted trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
#Baaghi2 sets the BO on 🔥🔥🔥… Takes a FANTABULOUS, EARTH SHATTERING START… Emerges the BIGGEST OPENER of 2018 [so far], surpassing Previews + Day 1 biz of #Padmaavat… Fri ₹ 25.10 cr. India biz… The numbers are an EYE-OPENER!
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 31, 2018
TOP 5 – 2018
Opening Day biz…
1. #Baaghi2 ₹ 25.10 cr
2. #Padmaavat ₹ 19 cr
Note: Thu release; incl previews on Wed ₹ 24 cr
Also: Hindi + Tamil + Telugu
3. #PadMan ₹ 10.26 cr
4. #Raid ₹ 10.04 cr
5. #SonuKeTituKiSweety ₹ 6.42 cr
India biz.— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 31, 2018
Baaghi 2 is a remake of Telugu film Kshanam. The Ahmed Khan-directed film also stars Disha Patani, Manoj Bajpayee, Randeep Hooda and Deepak Dobriyal. Before the release of Baaghi 2, the producers had announced a third film with the same director and lead actor.