'Kabali' mints $2 mn from North America premieres n Kabali: Will Rajini’s film cross Rs 100 crore in first day collection?

Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil action drama 'Kabali' is off to a flyer in North America. From premiere shows alone, the film has collected $2 million from the US and Canada markets, according to distribution company CineGalaxy Inc.

"It is easily the best opening for an Indian film from premiere shows in North America. The film has collected $2 million from the premiere shows and it includes both the Tamil and Telugu versions of 'Kabali'," Sanjay Dusari, co-founder of CineGalaxy Inc, told IANS. 'Kabali' released in over 400 screens in the US and Canada. Trade analyst Trinath believes only a Rajinikanth-starrer can register such huge opening.

"No other star's film could've achieved this kind of opening. To collect $2 million from premieres is no easy feat and it was possible because of the excellent pre-release buzz and Rajinikanth's association with the project," he said. According to Trinath, the film could've easily raked in over Rs 50 crore on release day worldwide.

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Released in nearly 5000 screens worldwide, the film narrates the tale of a gangster's shot at redemption and how he fights for equal pay rights for Tamils in Malaysia. 'Kabali', which was also released in Hindi, co-stars Radhika Apte, Kishore, Dinesh, Dhansikaa, Kalaiarasan and Winston Chao.

Kabali: Will Rajini’s film cross Rs 100 crore in first day collection?  INDIA

As anticipated, the Rajinikanth-starrer Kabali has taken off to a spectacular start. The film, which also stars Radhika Apte and has been directed by Pa Ranjith, has drawn big crowds even in the non-Tamil markets, reports News18.

The film’s producer KS Thanu said that though the official collection figure was still to arrive, the film has easily collected Rs 100 crore on its opening day.

“It is god’s blessing that the film is doing so well. The collection is amazing not only in India but all over the world. Language does not seem to be a barrier as everyone is coming to see the film.

“It has created history and an all time record all over the world. The collection figure is awaited but I am assuming it has easily made Rs 100 crore on the first day,” said Thanu.

However trade analyst Trinath said that the film could’ve easily raked in over Rs 50 crore on release day worldwide.


Kabali has already been declared number one in Malaysia.