Kambakht ISHQ UK Box Office Report | Kambakht ISHQ US, Overseas Box Office Report

Kambakht ISHQ UK Box Office Report | Kambakht ISHQ US, Overseas Box Office Report

Mumbai, London, New York, 6th July 2009: Eros International, the
leading London-listed Indian media and entertainment company has
announced a stupendous opening of Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambakkht Ishq,
grossing over USD 9.6 million at the box office in just its opening
weekend. The film directed by debutant Sabbir Khan with Akshay Kumar
and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles which released worldwide on 3rd
July has grossed over USD 6.7 million in India and USD 2.9 million
overseas. The film has also touched UK No. 8 in the same period.

Speaking on the film's performance, Nandu Ahuja, EVP – Distribution –
India, Eros International said, "Despite heavy rains, Kambakkht Ishq
remained steady through the weekend all over and continues to show
fabulous response today on day four as well which is a very positive
sign. The superb run of the film in its opening weekend has superseded
all expectations and we are confident of the film's performance in the
weeks to come".

Pranab Kapadia, President – Distribution - Europe & Africa, Eros
International added, "We are delighted with the superb first weekend
opening figures grossed by Kambakkht Ishq in the entire overseas
markets. In UK, the film secured a strong position No 8 grossing £300k
despite releasing along with big Hollywood films such as Ice Age &
Public Enemies. USA saw strong opening figures of US$ 700k, the film
releasing during one of the most popular bank holiday weekends of July
4th. In Pakistan, film grossed US$ 100k from only 15 prints, the
highest ever for any Bollywood film. All remaining markets, the
response has been overwhelming. As reports start pouring in, we thank
the audiences for showing their support for Kambakkht Ishq".

Well known trade expert and critic Taran Adarsh also said, "Initial
tracking indicate Kambakkht Ishq is amongst top 5 openers of all times
in India".

With audiences queuing up at the box office and giving thumbs up for
the film, leading multiplexes reiterate the fantastic response to
Kambakkht Ishq. Devang Sampath – Sr. Vice President – Cinemax says,
"This weekend was the best in terms of business and audiences,
especially the youth are loving Kambakkht Ishq. Most of the shows for
the film over the weekend were sold out".

"Kambakkht Ishq enjoyed an extraordinary opening weekend across all
properties of Fame ", added Aditya Shroff of Fame Cinemas.

Kambakkht Ishq saw one of the widest releases for a Bollywood film in
recent times with an unprecedented 2000 plus screens worldwide (with a
combination of prints & digital). The film released across India, UK,
US, Australia, Europe, South Africa, Fiji Islands, Middle East,
Malaysia and many others. The film also released in Pakistan with 15
prints and all shows sold out. Eros International is looking forward
to an excellent run of the film at the box office.