Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani BO Collection Day 2: Ranveer-Alia film witnesses growth

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh released in theatres worldwide on July 28. The movie premiered among the much-hyped Barbenheimer clash. Despite Barbie and Oppenheimer performing well in India, RARKPK has managed to woo the audience and is looking to close its first weekend with a healthy Rs 45 crore collection. 

3 things you need to know

• Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani earned Rs 11 crore on its opening day. On day 2 its business grew.
• As per a report, the movie did well on its second day due to a good response at the single screens. 
• The movie witnessed around 50% jump from its opening day collection. 

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani biz grows on Day 2

According to Sacnilk, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani earned 16.00 crore nett in India on its second day, indicating an upward trend at the box office. The film managed an overall 33.68% occupancy on Saturday. Its total in two days stands at Rs 27 crore.

In terms of biggest opening day collection in 2023 among Hindi releases so far, RARKK secured the fifth spot. The top four spots are held by Pathaan (Rs 57 crore), Adipurush (Rs 36 crore), Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (Rs 15.81 crore), and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (Rs 15.73 crore).

(RARKPK stars Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in lead roles | Image: Youtube screengrab)

On day 2, the film started with a 14.88% occupancy in the Hindi market during morning shows and experienced a consistent increase as the day progressed. The occupancy rose to 31.43% for afternoon shows, 37.97% for evening shows and 50.44% for night shows.

NCR emerges as biggest market for RARKPK

As per a report in Box Office India, the Delhi NCR region is one of the biggest contributor to the film's collection. This could also be attributed to the fact that the film is set in the region and one of the lead characters, Rocky played by Ranveer Singh, is a Delhi boy. 

Furthermore, RARKPK collection has received a boost with good business coming in from Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai.