Prakash Jha's socio-political thriller "Satyagraha" managed to
gross Rs.11.21 crore on its opening day. It is said to be the highest
ever opening for the filmmaker.
The movie, which features a
stellar cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun
Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee and Amrita Rao, released Friday. Made at a
reported budget of Rs.50 crore, the movie is said to be getting a mixed
response from critics and viewers.
However, officials at UTV Motion Pictures, are hoping for a good weekend collection.
"The
film has taken a good start at the box office. It is being
well-received by viewers all across age groups. As word spreads which is
positive - we expect significant growth over the weekend," Gaurav
Verma, director, India Theatrical Distribution, Studios, Disney UTV,
said in a statement.
"Satyagraha" reflects the uprising of the middle-class against a corrupt and unjust system.
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