With the earnings of Rs. 102.23 crore in 17 days ‘Housefull 2’ has become the second film in 2012 to cross the 100 crore mark after ‘Agneepath’. It’s also the first Akshay Kumar movie to enter the category of movies which have done business worth Rs 100 crore after its release.
Leading film trade analyst Taran Adarsh had been closely monitoring the business done by ‘Housefull 2’ and today he tweeted, ”It was a great weekend for Bollywood. #Housefull2 crossed 100 c. #Housefull2 continued its dream run, crossing 100 cr mark in Weekend 3. Collected Rs 8.75 cr, taking the 17-day total to Rs 100.50 cr nett.”
The success of ‘Housefull 2’ has given a new lease of life to Akshay Kumar who has been struggling to give a single hit for the past couple of years. Akshay Kumar on Housefull 2 crossing 100 cr mark.
Expressing satisfaction over the business registered by the movie Akshay tweeted, “For all those congratulating me for Housefull 2, honestly 100 crores is just a number but I’d be lying if I would say it doesn’t matter. Hearing/reading words like superhit, excellent business, great word of mouth, back in form, are music to any actor’s ears but again YOU guys are the only reason behind it. THANK YOU ALL for watching & enjoying Housefull 2. God bless you all always (SIC).”