New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra had an excellent opening with impressive reviews from the viewers. Of late, Hindi films have struggled mightily to open with respectable numbers at the box office, but Ayan Mukerji’s film has seen fantastic numbers.

According to reports, the Ayan Mukerji directorial is headed for an opening day with an estimate of more than Rs 32 crore, till evening. If the trend continues for the evening and night shows, Brahmastra can easily come close to collecting Rs 35 crore in Hindi. This number will not only make it an opener till date, but also a record non-holiday opener.

Brahmastra headed for an estimated Rs 40 crore all India gross

As per the South Indian dubbed versions are concerned, estimates say the Telugu, Tamil, and other dubbed versions are set to collect a gross collection of Rs 5 crore, with Telugu leading from the front.

According to reports by Pinkvilla, the Telugu version is expected to be around Rs 3.5 to 4 crore gross. The all-India net of Brahmastra is expected to be in the area of Rs 36 crore plus. A gross total going north of Rs 42 crore.

At the national chains-PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis-the number is estimated to collect Rs 17 crore net for the opening day.

Brahmastra did excellent at the international market, with a global opening set to be above the Rs 50 crore mark.

While there are enormous crowds in the multiplexes of major cities, mass centers are also gaining popularity. After KGF 2, Baahubali 2, and War, it had the highest bookings during its advance screenings. The film benefits from high ticket prices because audiences favour 3D and IMAX versions over 2D.

Now it will be interesting to see, how much the film might earn by Monday. As far as the trend suggests, the movie has the potential to cross Rs 100 crore mark in the weekend.