A still from Uunchai. (courtesy: uunchaithemovie)
Amitabh Bachchan's Uunchai is still roaring high at the box office. The film has managed to collect Rs 12.04 crore within 4 days of its release, reports trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film collected Rs 1.81 crore on its opening day. "Uunchai maintains a strong grip on Day 4... Passes the crucial make-or-break Mon test... Mon HIGHER than Fri, despite reduced ticket rates on weekdays... Evening shows witness better occupancy... Fri 1.81 cr, Sat 3.64 cr, Sun 4.71 cr, Mon 1.88 cr. Total: Rs 12.04 cr. India biz," read Taran Adarsh's tweet.
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In a separate tweet, Taran Adarsh tweeted that the film's Monday collection was more than its opening day collection. "Uunchai Monday... Higher footfalls on Day 4 vis-a-vis Day 1, despite reduced ticket rates. Screen count expected to increase in Week 2. Uunchai - Overseas - Opening weekend: $ 501k [Rs 4.08 cr]," read Taran Adarsh's tweet.
The film chronicles the story of three friends - Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, who prep to trek the Everest base camp (the trek is the last wish of their dead friend played by Danny Denzongpa). Their trek leader Parineeti Chopra helps the trio achieve the unimaginable.
The film also features Sarika and Neena Gupta. The film, directed by Sooraj Barjatya, hit the theatres on November 11. The film has been backed by Rajshri Productions.Uunchai clashed with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Yashoda and Monica, O My Darling at the box office.