Jolly LLB 2 earns over Rs 50 crore in opening weekend

Fox Star CEO says that the movie is riding on fantastic word of mouth

Jolly LLB 2 earns over Rs 50 crore in opening weekend
Jolly LLB 2
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Feb 13 2017 | 7:41 PM IST
Actor Akshay Kumar's "Jolly LLB 2" has minted Rs 50.46 crore in its opening weekend says producers.

Featuring the 49-year-old actor in the lead "Jolly LLB 2" which is a sequel to 2013 courtroom comedy-drama released last Friday.

According to producers, Fox Star Studios, the total weekend collection stands at Rs 50.46 crore.

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"It is humbling to see audiences shower so much love on our film. The movie is riding on fantastic word of mouth and we expect a huge week one on the cards," Vijay Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Fox Star Studios said in a statement.

According to the makers, the film has already created many records in its first weekend — becoming the all-time biggest February opening weekend in Bollywood and the highest non-holiday opening weekend film of Akshay Kumar.

"The film is growing day by day. Its lifetime collection should touch approximately over Rs 150 crore," Akshay Rathi, exhibitor, told PTI.
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First Published: Feb 13 2017 | 7:41 PM IST

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