'Judwaa 2' is third-highest opening weekend grosser of 2017, earns Rs 59 cr

Despite unkind reviews, audiences seem to be lapping up Varun Dhawan-starrer Judwaa 2, the reboot of 1997’s comic caper Judwaa. In its first weekend, the film has earned Rs 59 crore, proving to be one of the better performers from Bollywood this year and third-highest opening weekend grosser of 2017

Source: Industry estimates

Judwaa 2 is directed by David Dhawan, who also directed the 1997 original and is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. It is marketed and distributed by Fox Star Studios in India. The film opened with Rs