By Madhup Yadav. (Chandigarh). 10th July : Recently released movie Kambakkht Ishq is one of the widest releases for a Bollywood film with an unprecedented 2000 plus screens worldwide. The film released across India, UK, US, Australia, Europe, South Africa, Fiji Islands, Middle East, Malaysia and many others. Talking about 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 a very positive sign.”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.”
Fame Shalimar, Panchkula, Unit Head Pankaj Kanotra said, “Especially the youth are loving this movie Kambakkht Ishq and most of the shows for the film over the weekend were sold out This weekend was the best in terms of business and audiences.”
“This movie enjoyed an extraordinary opening weekend across all properties of Fame “, he added.