’Ram-Leela’ takes a wonderful start!

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest offering GOLIYON KI RAASLEELA RAM-LEELA has embarked upon an impressive start across the country, especially at multiplexes. Reports pouring in from Delhi, C.I. and U.P. reveal approx 70%-75% occupancy, while the occupancy in Rajasthan and Gujarat has been much higher. Evidently, the film remains the first choice of moviegoers this week, dethroning the superhero flick KRRISH-3.

Point to be noted is that the advance booking for GOLIYON KI RAASLEELA RAM-LEELA was affected due to the legal issues and uncertainty over its release. Despite that, the opening has been very good, while the current bookings are witnessing ample footfalls to ensure a strong total. The business on Saturday and Sunday is only expected to get bigger, since the word of mouth and reviews have been marvelous.

A crucial cricket match [legend Sachin Tendulkar’s final match], being played in Mumbai, will also affect the day shows of GOLIYON KI RAASLEELA RAM-LEELA, but the evening and night shows are expected to show a huge jump.

The Punjabi biggie BHAJI IN PROBLEM has taken a good opening in North circuits, while RAJJO has commenced on a dull note and seems unlikely to make a dent in the business of GOLIYON KI RAASLEELA RAM-LEELA.

The general consensus is that GOLIYON KI RAASLEELA RAM-LEELA is expected to dominate the weekend business, packing a solid total over the weekend. KRRISH-3, which has held the audience attention for two consecutive weeks, is expected to move to the No 2 position, although the business at single screens is expected to help the film amass decent figures.

RAM-LEELA collected Rs. 16 cr on Friday in India.