In the US, Hindi films are a big hit
Raj Kumar Hirani film 3 idiots made a record of $6.5 million. Now the Karan Johars film MY NAME IS KHAN (MNIK) is also creating waves in United States. The film MNIK is also having a record breaking opening at the United States. In North America the film earned about $1.94 million between Friday and Sunday.
The film was released on February 12 and is a great entertainer for Khans fans. Not one show was dropped due to its collection on Sunday about $761,000.The film has not only become the gross collector of $761,000 but also a Hindi film in the territory. The film is easily expected to cross $2 million in the first week of the release. The owner of 6 screens Shiraz feels MNIK will easily beat the 3 idiots.
The film also has many advance bookings than the 3 idiots. The repeat viewers of 3 idiots are higher than MNIK the survey showed. The reviews of the film always matters in United States. The film has created a mixed feeling in the audience the theater owners feel. The films of Shah Rukh khan have always done well in United States. The previous film Om Shanti Om was beaten by the 3 idiots report says.