Kalank earned Rs 21.60 crore on the day of its release, making it the biggest opener of 2019. Kalank directed by Abhishek Varman has not witnessed much growth in its revenue on the third day of its release, despite the holiday of Good Friday. On 19 April (Friday), the film raked in Rs 11.60 crore, taking its total domestic collection to Rs 44.65 crore. While the film became 2019's biggest opener, there was almost a 50 percent drop on Day 2. Trade analysts write that Kalank has been performing better in multiplexes as compared to mass circuits. #Kalank sees minimal growth on Day 3 [#GoodFriday holiday]... Big jump is clearly missing... Plexes better, mass circuits ordinary/weak... Now dependent on Sat and Sun to add to the total... Wed 21.60 cr, Thu 11.45 cr, Fri 11.60 cr. Total: ₹ 44.65 cr. India biz. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 20, 2019 The film stars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit, making it one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. However, it failed to impress audience and critics alike for its storyline and also received some backlash for its portrayal of the Partition. Even the performances by most of the cast was underwhelming with critics only lauding Kapur and Bhatt's acting. Kalank has been backed by Fox Star Studios, Sajid Nadiadwala, Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta of Dharma Productions.<doc-sep>Bollywood’s latest release, Kalank, is observing an upward trend at the domestic ticket windows – the Alia Bhatt-Varun Dhawan-starrer has collected an estimated Rs 9.7 crore on its fourth day of release on Saturday. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has made Rs 54 crore at the domestic ticket windows so far. After a smashing opening on Wednesday with Rs 21.06 crore, Kalank saw more than 50% dip in the collections on Thursday. However, the film has seen an upward trend ever since. It earned Rs 11.5 crore on Friday and an estimated Rs 9.75 crore on Saturday. The four day total for the film stands at Rs 54 crore. The film has been made on an estimated budget of Rs 80 crore, Also read: Remove Deepika Padukone and get Kangana Ranaut, says Rangoli to TLLL Foundation in latest tweetstorm over Mental Hai Kya Despite the silver lining, the film does not seem to be heading towards a Rs 100-crore opening weekend, disappointing trade pundits who had expected it to cross the mark in the extended five-day weekend. Kalank registered the highest opening day for a Bollywood film in 2019, the highest opening day for Alia and Varun individually and together. Directed by Abhishek Varman of 2 States fame, the film also stars Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur and Kunal Khemmu. Produced by Karan Johar, the movie was originally conceptualized by his father Yash and Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were supposed to feature in it. Kalank is Alia and Varun’s fourth film together after blockbusters such as Student of the Year, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania. It also brought together the hit 90s pairing of Sanjay and Madhuri after two decades. The makers of Kalank strategically chose April 17, Mahavir Jayanti – a partial holiday – for the release as it is followed by an extended weekend with Good Friday on April 19. Follow @htshowbiz for more ott:10<doc-sep>The Abhishek Varman directed film Kalank released today after much hype. Starring Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur the film witnessed a massive release in both the domestic and international markets. In this box office report we take a look at the collections of Kalank that released across 1200 screens in the overseas markets on Day 1 (Wednesday). Australia box office 92,062 USD [Rs. 63.93 lacs] from 62 screens New Zealand box office 23,851 USD [Rs. 16.56 lacs] from 22 screens U.K box office 185,008 USD [Rs. 1.28 crore] from 144 screens U.S.A box office 205,642 USD [Rs. 1.42 crore] from 274 screens Canada box office 56,256 USD [Rs. 39.02 lacs] from 29 screens<doc-sep>Kalank, starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in the lead, faced a drastic fall on its first weekday at the box office. According a report in Boxofficeindia.com, the multi-starrer collected an estimated Rs 3.50 crore on its sixth day. This brings its total collection to an estimated Rs 69.50 crore. The film released on Friday amid high expectations and a promotional blitz; the film also stars Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur. Kalank’s box office collection abroad has been better than how it fared in India. Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh also shared the overseas collections of the film on Twitter. “#Kalank packs a good number #Overseas... Wed to Sun total: $ 4.835 mn [₹ 33.68 cr]...Day 1: $ 740k Day 2: $ 910k Day 3: $ 1.2 mn Day 4: $ 1.1 mn Day 5: $ 885k Key markets...USA+Canada: $ 1.78 mn UK: £ 594k UAE+GCC: $ 1.05 mn Australia: A$ 620k,” he tweeted. #Kalank packs a good number #Overseas... Wed to Sun total: $ 4.835 mn [₹ 33.68 cr]... Day 1: $ 740k Day 2: $ 910k Day 3: $ 1.2 mn Day 4: $ 1.1 mn Day 5: $ 885k Key markets... USA+Canada: $ 1.78 mn UK: £ 594k UAE+GCC: $ 1.05 mn Australia: A$ 620k — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 22, 2019 “Kalank is clearly underperforming. Dips on day four (Saturday). Trending is weak, so big business on day five (Sunday) is ruled out,” Taran Adarsh had tweeted Monday. The film had received a record opening at the box office but tanked based on mixed reviews and negative word of mouth. The film is also expected to fade out given the arrival of Avengers: Endgame this Friday, whose advance booking has broken all records. On being asked about the dismal performance of Kalank, Alia said at the recently held Critics Choice Film Awards, “In this entertainment industry, everybody tries to put their best foot forward and try to do what we aspire to do. Sometimes it turns out to be good, sometimes not. And that’s something for us to learn, pick up the pieces and move on. It’s not like the sun shines everyday, it rains sometimes. It’s all a learning for everybody.” Also read: Alia Bhatt on Kalank’s dismal box office performance: ‘It’s not like the sun shines everyday, it rains sometimes’ The film was Karan Johar’s father Yash Johar’s dream project and was conceptualised more than a decade ago. Alia and Varun play Roop and Zafar in the film, respectively. There are quite a few guest appearances in the film as well. Actor Kunal Kemmu plays a prominent role of Abdul whereas there are special dance numbers performed by Kiara Advani and Kriti Sanon. While Kiara has danced alongside Varun in First Class, Kriti can be seen grooving with Varun and Aditya in Aira Gaira. Follow @htshowbiz for more ott:10<doc-sep>
Karan Johar's ambitious project Kalank has witnessed a huge fall in its box office collection on Monday. According a report in Boxofficeindia.com, the multi-starrer collected an estimated Rs 3.50 crore on its sixth day, bringing its total collection to Rs 69.50 crore. Kalank witnessed highest opening of 2019, followed by Akshay Kumar's Kesari and Ranveer Singh's Gully Boy. The film collected Rs 21.60 crore on Day 1, But, the film's collections have dropped rapidly since then. Kalank collected Rs 11.45 crore on Day 2, Rs 11.60 crore on Day 3, Rs 9.75 crore on Day 4 and Rs 11.63 crore on Day 5. The film has received criticism by both critics and audience because of its long duration, poor editing and abrupt storyline. The collections of Kalank is likely to dip further as Hollywood superhero film Avengers: Endgame is going to hit the screens on Friday, said trade analyst and movie critic Taran Adarsh. Endgame has already sold one million tickets in 24 hours in India. #AvengersEndgame advance booking is unheard of, unimaginable and unprecedented... Much, much better than several #Hindi biggies that opened in 2018 and 2019... Eyes a record-breaking, historic start in #India... Dear BO records, get ready to be smashed and shattered! — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 22, 2019 Kalank, set in the 1940s, is a period drama, which revolves around stories of six characters who are connected by love and revenge. Directed by Abhishek Varman, Kalank stars Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Duttt, Madhuri Dixit, Kunal Khemu, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapoor in lead roles. The film hit the screens on April 17.