ÂHousefull cashes it big!
- IndiaGlitz, [Saturday,May 08 2010]
Released on 30th April, Sajid NadiadwalaÂs ÂHousefull has created immense success from the first week itself. According to reports of Eros International Media Limited, the film has since grossed Rs. 95 crores worldwide with Rs. 75 crores gross in India (Rs. 52.3 crores nett) and Rs. 20 crores overseas.
The first of the big ticket releases post IPL, ÂHousefull enjoyed a wide release with 2000 plus screens with large number of screenings across multiplexes, making it one of the most anticipated films this year. The film recorded a very positive opening weekend at Rs. 48 gross in India, making it the second highest opening after 3 Idiots.
Commenting on the filmÂs performance over the week, Nandu Ahuja, Sr. VP Â Distribution, Eros International Media Ltd said, ÂPost the fabulous opening weekend, Housefull has remained steady through the week. With the second weekend coming up, we are confident the film will continue its superb run over this weekend too.Â
Housefull brings together once again the ÂHeyy Babyy team of Eros, Producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Sajid Khan. A comic caper in inimitable Sajid Khan style, the film stars his favorites Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh along with Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Arjun Rampal and Jiah Khan.