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Box Office: ‘Happy New Year’ becomes biggest opener of 2014

Indiawaale Happy New Year FEATURED

Today sees the release of the most awaited movie of the year; Farah Khan directed ��Happy New Year�۪. The day�۪s collections show it has broken this year�۪s records by far at the Indian box office.

The film, which is the solo release today, has opened to take advantage of Diwali celebrations and holiday. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani and Vivaan Shah. Early indication show that it is enjoying a 75-80% occupancy in most areas, according to Box Office India. This is the best of any film this year so far including popular choices such as ��Kick�۪, ��Ek Villain�۪ and ��2 States�۪. It is enjoying great audience attendance even in the early shows which is a rarity in itself.

The film�۪s success also puts Khan and Padukone�۪s Jodi as top, what with each film they�۪ve been seen in together being appreciated and getting great openings on the first day. They were last seen together in ��Chennai Express�۪ last year which also did considerably well.

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