The much talked about and hugely promoted Aanand L Rai director Raksha Bandhan was released earlier this week on Thursday, August 11th. Starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, the festively released film was expected to start with a bang. Contrary to expectations, however, Raksha Bandhan modestly opened with Rs. 8.20 cr comes in on the opening day. Following this, the film’s company saw a drop in collections on the second day, while the following days followed the same trajectory.
In this box office report, we look at the overseas collections of Akshay Kumar starrer Raksha Bandhan, breaking them down into territory-wise data. Not surprisingly, the UK market took the lead with Rs. 1.98 cr. coming in within the span of eight days, this area follows the regions of the US and Canada bringing in Rs. 1.91 cr. and Rs. 69.41 lakhs respectively. Interestingly, in the Australian and New Zealand overseas markets, Raksha Bandhan Rs. 51.93 lakhs and Rs. 31.22 lakhs respectively by the end of week 1 in cinemas.
Raksha Bandhan Overseas Box Office at a glance
US – Rs. 1.91 cr.
UK – Rs. 1.98 cr.
Canada – Rs. 69.41 lakhs
Australia – Rs. 51.93 lakhs
New Zealand – Rs. 31.22 lakhs
NOTE – Data at the end of week 1