Box Office: ‘Rustom’ edges out ‘Mohenjo Daro’

The result is out! The box office clash between ‘Rustom’ and ‘Mohenjo Daro’ today is in favour of the former starring Akshay Kumar.

According to Box Office India, the initial numbers put ‘Rustom’ ahead of the Hrithik Roshan period drama. ‘Rustom’ opened today around 35-40%, while ‘Mohenjo Daro’ was slightly behind with 25%. Furthermore, ‘Rustom’ has opened up on lesser screens that ‘Mohenjo Daro’ with 1900 for the Kumar release and 2100 for the Roshan film.

The opening of ‘Rustom’ has been described as among the Top 3 of the year considering the clash with ‘Mohenjo Daro’. ‘Rustom’ also seems ahead across India in multiplexes.

Key markets such as Mumbai, Delhi, UP and East Punjab have reported better figures for ‘Rustom’ too. ‘Mohenjo Daro’ is leading in the South where Roshan seems to be a bigger draw. The film seems to be on top in Nizam, Andhra and Tamil Nadu.