Peepli Live raked up Rs 70 million on Friday
Despite being a non-commercial film, the movie Peepli Live raked up Rs 70 million on Friday and counting is still on.
Interacting with scribes, Aamir Khan said that the opening day response was amazing and encouraging.
“Initially, we had planned to open with 200 screens. But the reaction to the promos and trailers has been most encouraging. We are trying to react to the perceived demand to the film,” said Aamir in a statement.
Journalist-turned-director Anusha Rizvi’s directorial debut, “Peepli Live” was made on a budget of approximately Rs.100 million (including marketing costs) and recovered its investment even before its release by selling its satellite rights for Rs.100 million and music rights for Rs.40 million.
Peepli [Live] is sure to make profit at the box-office for the masses have really liked the characters, well-chosen by director Anusha Rizvi. Natha played by Omkar Das Manikpuri has been specially commended for his great acting skills. Also Raghuvir Yadav gets recognition for his acting prowess.
The crowd that just saw the movie were interviewed & most of them called the movie an ‘eye-opener’ for the educated Indian. They also recommended that the e-journalists should watch this movie & learn a lesson from it.