Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Saaho (in Hindi) beats the Hollywood biggies in the box office collection worldwide on its fifth day by crossing $41 million (Rs 350 Crore). The Lion King ($27 million), Once Upon A Time In Hollywood ($25 million) and Angel Has Fallen ($24 million).
Saaho is a multilingual film that was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. It is a package of action, thriller and romance genres. The film was debuted in over 4,500 screens domestically.
The story is about a power struggle among higher authorities, manipulations and mind games. Saaho challenges the perceptions of the viewers as to who is the hunter and who is being hunted. The film was shot in different locations including Austria, Abu Dhabi, Romania, parts of Europe and India.
Jackie Shroff, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Chunky Panday, Mandira Bedi, Evelyn Sharma and others are also seen playing different roles in the film.
The film collected Rs 24.20 crores on its day of release, Rs 25. 20 crores on its second day and Rs 29.48 crores on its third day making the opening weekend a total of Rs 78.88 crores.
Day four collected Rs 14.20 crore. The blockbuster is not only a hit in India but in the US, Australia and New Zealand as well.
However, the film has received mixed reviews with appreciation over the storyline and acting, it was criticised for its screenplay and direction by the critics.