'Khoobsurat' turns out to be a huge hit
22 September, 2014
Bollywood flick 'Khoobsurat' starring Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan and Indian star Sonam Kapoor, seems to have exceeded all expectations as it made a record business in Pakistan on the opening day of its release on Friday.
According to figures provided by the largest film distribution network in Pakistan, the Distribution Club, 'Khoobsurat' made more than Rs 10 million on the first day of its release. In comparison, another Indian film 'Dawat-e-Ishq', which was released simultaneously made Rs 4 million on its opening day in Pakistan.
That's a record for any film releasing on a non-festival day in Pakistan. In addition, all shows for this love story are fully booked for the next seven days, which means that the film is set to become one of the biggest films of the season in terms of business.
"'Khoobsurat' has beaten all previous financial records," International Multi Group of Companies Chairman Sheikh Amjad Rashid said.
"It is comparable with any big-budgeted Salman Khan or Shahrukh Khan movie. It has done better business than 'Dawat-e-Ishq', which released around the same time. A major movie of the season, 'Dawat-e-Ishq' has done better business than 'Khoobsurat' in India but in Pakistan it's the other way around," he added.
One of the biggest reasons behind the smashing success of 'Khoobsurat' is Fawad Khan, the famous Pakistani TV star who is making his Bollywood debut in the film.
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