2.0 Box Office Collection Day 7: Rajinikanth’s Sci-Fi Film Earns Rs 132 Crore

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer 2.0 opened to mixed reviews on Thursday (November 29, 2018) with both critics and audiences appreciating the excellent special effects and VFX. While the makers of 2.0 (a film that is said to be made on an ambitious budget of Rs. 500 crore) have reportedly recovered Rs. 370 crores though the sale of satellite and digital rights, Akshay Kumar starrer is casting magic at the box office with each passing day. It has scored a century at the box office within a week and now marches ahead with a total of 132 crore at the box office. 2.0 Box Office Collection Day 6: Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson’s Film Earns Rs 122.50 Crore

The Hindi version of Shankar's magnum opus 2.0, which has been distributed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, recorded a box office score of Rs. 132 crore in seven days. Yes, the film raked in Rs 9.50 crore on Wednesday and currently stands with the grand total of Rs 132 crore at the box-office. Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to the micro-blogging site to share the official box-office collection. He wrote on Twitter, "#2Point0 continues its winning streak... Maintains a super-strong hold on weekdays... Thu 20.25 cr, Fri 18 cr, Sat 25 cr, Sun 34 cr, Mon 13.75 cr, Tue 11.50 cr, Wed 9.50 cr. Total: ₹ 132 cr. India biz. Note: HINDI version."

Check out Taran Adarsh's tweet here:

Taran Adarsh also tweeted, "#2Point0 sets new benchmarks... * Is now second highest grossing *Hindi dubbed* film, surpassing *lifetime biz* of #Baahubali [first part]. * Rajnikanth’s highest grossing film ever [#Hindi]. * Will emerge Akshay Kumar’s highest grossing film today [Thu; Day 8]. HINDI version."

Everyone is all praise for Akshay Kumar character as Richard/The Crow/Dr Pakshirajan. In the film, the actor, who is upset with the destruction of the environment due to excessive use of technology, destroys the people who uses smart phones. Talking about it, Akshay, in a statement, had said, "There is a moment in the story that emphasises the other living creatures on planet earth. It says that the planet not only belongs to the human race but also to animals and birds. Though animals and plants cannot raise their voice against human beings, they have the right to live. So, do not spoil the mother nature."

Helmed by Shankar, 2.0 is the sequel to 2010 blockbuster Enthiran, in which Rajinikanth reprises his roles of scientist Dr Vaseegaran and his creation robot Chitti while Akshay Kumar, who made his Kollywood debut with this film, joins the cast as villainous ornithologist Dr Richards. The film also stars Amy Jackson in the lead role. Watch this space for further updates.

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