Among the most keenly awaited releases of 2013, Balaji’s ‘Shootout at Wadala’ triumphed at the domestic box office with an incredible opening weekend of Rs. 33.10 cr (Net.)

‘Shootout at Wadala’ opened across 1900+ screens across the country and recorded the 3rdhighest opening in 2013 and highest non-holiday opening of the year.

Despite an "A" certificate and cricket matches, the film successfully secured glowing reviews and a robust opening weekend.

Various rights of the multi-starrer have already been sold contributing additional revenues. These include music, home video, overseas, etc.

The film’s success comes as a good luck sunshine especially for John Abraham who plays Manya Surve in the film. Having been part of two 100 crore films, the actor with the stupendous success of this Balaji’s gangster entertainer, looks well on his way to being amongst the most celebrated actors this year.