New Delhi, Sep 18 - After a month's lull, courtesy the lean Ramzan period, multiplexes were abuzz again Friday with two big starrers 'Dil Bole Hadippa!' and 'Wanted' drawing people to the theatres and doing good business.
'Both movies have done good business with an average opening of around 60 percent. In fact, 'Wanted' is a must watch for Salman (Khan) fans. The movies will pick up gradually, specially since it's an extended weekend with Eid on Monday,' Yogesh Raizada, corporate head (cinemas) of Wave Cinemas, told IANS.
'We have kept a 55-45 ratio for both the movies across all our properties as both have the potential for a smooth shelf life,' he added.
A source from PVR Cinemas said: ''Dil Bole Hadippa!' and 'Wanted' both have brought us relief after Ramzan. While the former is good in multiplexes, the latter is very good in single-screens. We've had an approximate 50 percent occupancy till now and we are expecting good business, courtesy the long weekend.'
Produced and distributed by Yash Raj Films, 'Dil Bole Hadippa!' has been directed by debutant Anurag Singh. It stars Rani Mukerji, Shahid Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Dalip Tahil and item girls Rakhi Sawant and Sherlyn Chopra.
Salman-starrer 'Wanted' has been distributed by Sahara One Motion Pictures and Surinder Kapoor. Produced by Boney Kapoor, it is dancer-choreographer Prabhudheva's first Hindi movie as a director. It stars Ayesha Takia Azmi in the lead.
'Reports for both movies have been quite encouraging. We've kept 10 shows each for both the movies and are expecting a good business in the coming week. It will pick up over the weekend,' said Munish Sharma, general manager (marketing), Satyam Cineplex.