Late Sridevi starrer "Mom" registered a business of Rs 9.8 crore on its first day in China.
The movie was released in 38,500 screens in China by Zee Studios International on May 10. It started better that Sriram Raghavan's "AndhaDhun" in the country.
According to the statement issued by the studio, the opening day collection of "Mom" is Rs 9.8 crore. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh treated this situation as a good start.
#Mom debuts at No 4 position at #China BO [opens better than last month’s #AndhaDhun]... Although the start is good, the biz needs to witness an upturn on Sat and Sun for a healthy weekend total... Fri $ 1.64 million [₹ 11.47 cr]. Note: Includes screenings held earlier.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 11, 2019
"‘Mom' debuts at No. 4 position at China Box Office (opens better than last month's ‘AndhaDhun')... Although the start is good, the business needs to witness an upturn on Saturday and Sunday for a healthy weekend total... Friday $1.64 million (Rs 11.47 cr). Note: Includes screenings held earlier," he tweeted.
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Directed by Ravi Udyawar, Sridevi played a mother who sets out to ensure justice for her step-daughter (essayed by Pakistani actress Sajal Ali) who is gang-raped. The other stars include Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshay Khanna. The talented actress won the Best Actress National Award posthumously for her role.
Mom releases in China today. An emotional moment for me. Thank you @ZeeStudios_ for spreading Sri’s last film to such wider audiences. I hope people will connect with the film there too. @SrideviBKapoor @MomTheMovie pic.twitter.com/VgAtGiuG9H
— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) May 10, 2019
Stating on the partnership, producer of the film and Sridevi's husband Boney Kapoor said: "‘Mom' is very close to our heart and we are very overwhelmed to witness the love the film is receiving in China... On such an occasion, I wish Sri was here to see the huge success her film has garnered."
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Zee Studios International took Sridevi's iconic last to different countries including Poland, Czech, Russia, UAE, UK, USA and Singapore. China is the 41st market that the film has been released in.
