Varun Dhawan has quietly built a space of being the opening-day crowd puller. Whether it’s his rom-coms, dance dramas, masala entertainers or the recently released patriotic film Border 2, Varun knows the secret to attracting audiences to the theatres from Day 1. As Border 2 makes waves, here’s looking at his biggest opening day collections over the years.
Kalank: The grand opulent period drama with a glittery star cast, Kalank clocked Varun Dhawan’s highest opening day figures with a massive collection of Rs.21.60 crore. The curiosity surrounding the film and Varun’s venture into a period spectacle ensured packed theatres.
Dilwale: Varun’s youthful energy and lighthearted portrayal added to Dilwale’s breezy narrative. His boy-next-door charm combined with the film’s nostalgic factor pushed the film to open excellently at the box office with a striking collection of Rs.21 crore.
Judwaa 2: Varun Dhawan bought a perfect entertainer loaded with double roles, double chaos and masala. His comedy timing and quirks added to the film’s bumper opening, with a collection of Rs.16.10 crore.
ABCD 2: Varun danced all the way to the hearts of his fans with ABCD 2, and surprised many with its impressive opening of Rs.14.03 crore. His dancer boy image blended well with his youth appeal, helping the film kick off on a confident note.
Border 2: Varun Dhawan takes forward the legacy of Border with the recently released second installment. The film was expected to add to Varun’s list of biggest Day 1 collections, and it has marked a loud salute by registering Rs.32.10 crore.