'Hasee Toh Phasee' rings success overseas as well
- IndiaGlitz, [Thursday,February 13 2014]
Aided by positive word-of-mouth and rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, Dharma Productions & Phantom Films ÂHasee Toh PhaseeÂ, opened to 18.5 crore, with the current total of about 24.1 cr.
The film directed by Vinil Mathew starring Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra , opened nationwide only to be received with unanimously rave reviews and a steady growth at the box office; with trade pundits now expecting it to do well in the second week too.
Stated Karan Johar, HTP worked because it has an individual voice and broke the standard formula. Adding that, WhatÂs worked for the film majorly is the chemistry between Sid and Pari.It has the audience cheering and rooting for them in the theatre and in return the audience has given the film much love, which is truly gratifying.
If that wasnÂt all, the filmÂs overseas collections too have been encouraging especially in centres like UK, UAE, US and Australia.
Also said Mahesh Ramanathan, COO Reliance, We are delighted at the strong reliable numbers of the film in the overseas market. Reliance Entertainment released the film in 35 countries internationally. The impending success of the film globally stands testimony to how films can push above their weight when 2 powerful banners collaborate. The film collected over 1million dollars in the US over the weekend.