Mumbai: Actress Sara Ali Khan’s maiden film “Kedarnath” has garnered Rs 7.25 crore on its opening day, according to its makers. The Abhishek Kapoor directorial, which also features Sushant Singh Rajput, released on Friday. “‘Kedarnath’ has opened on a positive note. The film has gone ahead to garner Rs 7.25 crore at the box office on day 1,” read a statement issued on behalf of the makers. Sara’s performance has been lauded by the audience and critics alike.
Sushant-Sara in a still from ‘Kedarnath’ (Photo: Web)
According to film trade analyst Tarean Adarsh, “Kedarnath” has taken a “healthy start“.
“Business picked up during the course of the day (Friday). Saturday and Sunday business (is) crucial,” he tweeted.
#Kedarnath takes a healthy start… Biz picked up during the course of the day… Sat and Sun biz crucial… Fri ₹ 7.25 cr. India biz.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 8, 2018
‘Kedarnath’ has taken a healthy start but it failed to beat the first day collections of Janhvi Kapoor & Ishaan Khatter’s ‘Dhadak’ which collected Rs 8.50 on its opening day.
The film, produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Abhishek Kapoor’s Guy In the Sky Pictures, tells the love story of a ‘pithoo’ and a pilgrim amidst the wrath of nature as the holy place drowns in flood. However, love rises above all.
It is set in the backdrop of the flash floods that wrecked the temple town in June 2013.
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