Saturday, January 20, 2007

'Pokkiri' leads over 'Guru' – overseas box office

Cinesouth.com
- 19.01.2007

Everyone knows that a Mani Ratnam film is always received well everywhere. Now, 'Pokkiri' seems to be leading over 'Guru.'

In UK, the 3 films released were 'Guru,' 'Pokkiri' and 'Azhwar.' 'Guru' secured 15th spot among the UK top films. The Hindi version grossed 1.35 crores in 44 screenings!

Vijay's 'Pokkiri' came 21st getting 19.39 lakhs in 3 shows. In 29th place, Ajith's 'Azhwar' earned 8.57 lakhs in 2 shows.

Among Indian films released abroad that are doing well, 'Pokkiri' and 'Azhwar' are in Tamil and the successful 'Guru' has been made by a Tamilian. The other films come after that. This was the status last week.

In comparison with the earnings from the number of screenings, Vijay's 'Pokkiri' stands first, followed by 'Azhwar' and then 'Guru.'

'Guru' is doing very well in the US. It earned 3.73 crores in 71 shows in the US and 34.27 lakhs from 10 shows in Australia. As far as Hindi films are concerned, this is a new record.

In mass opening in the UK, Aamir Khan's 'Fanaa' comes first, followed by 'Guru.' Then come Shahrukh Khan's 'Don' and Aamir Khan's 'Rang de Basanti'!

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