by Momin Ali Munshi
2015’s first major Pakistani release “Jalaibee” was released all over Pakistan as well as in leading International Markets last Friday. While the critics all over Pakistan have had diverse opinions on the film, the audience seems to be enjoying this “Jalaibee” which is clearly visible by the numbers it has registered at the box office.On the first day itself it recorded big numbers despite the fact that the film had to face tough opposition from the World Cup Match. Furthermore, although there was no huge growth for the film over the next two days but maintaining the numbers, rather adding to them, is surely a feat (case in point 021) and hence is something worth celebrating. Furthermore the first week numbers further strengthened its position at the box office and now the second weekend numbers surely guarantee that this film is a hit!
The first day figures as reported by ARY Films, who are the distributors of Jalaibee, are 1 crore(which is a record as this is the highest opening ever for a Pakistani film on a non holiday release) . As for the second and third day the numbers are 1.11cr and 1.15cr ( recorded by independent site boxofficedetail). Now the collections for the weekdays and the second weekend have not been officially released by ARY Films, however they have released the information that the total 1st week collections are 5 crore and adding the second weekend the total figure is 6 crore.Here is an approximate breakdown of the day to day collections:-
Thursday: 0.10 crore
Friday: 1 crore
Saturday: 1.11cr
Sunday: 1.15cr
Monday:0.64 cr
Tuesday: 0.45cr(approx)
Wednesday: 0.30(approx)
Thursday:0.25 cr (aprrox)
2nd Friday: 0.25 cr (approx)
2nd Saturday: 0.30 cr(approx)
2nd Sunday: 0.45 cr(approx)
Total: 6cr
Moreover the film released in key international markets i.e US and UK and has approximately collected 1.5+ crores which takes the first week worldwide total to 7.5+ crores. The film released in Australia this friday (27 March) and will soon release in U.A.E.Now lets wait and see how the film scores in these international markets in the coming days. You stay tuned to Galaxy Lollywood for all the latest updates.
