BHOOL BHULAIYAA scores over LAAGA .. in Overseas

Priyadarshan's Akshay, Shiney, Vidya, Amisha and Rajpal starrer, BHOOL BHULAIYAA, has scored over Yash Raj's Jaya, Rani, Konkona, Kunal and Abhishek (extended special appearance) starrer, LAAGA CHUNARI MEIN DAAG, in the Overseas. The gap is quite pronounced in the US and very perceptible in the UK.

Checking out the actual grosses in the UK, during the first weekend, BHOOL BHULAIYAA collected $598,341 with an impressive print average of $13,296. In comparision, LAAGA CHUNARI MEIN DAAG obtained $501,714 with a good print average of $11,149.

In the US , BHOOL BHULAIYAA grossed $512,000 with a print average of $9,309. Comparatively, LAAGA CHUNARI MEIN DAAG grossed only $320,987 with an ordinary print average of $5,349, during the first weekend.

This comes as a big surprise because the Yash Raj banner is considered a giant in the Overseas, specially with movies that have a heavy duty cast and focus on Indian traditions and culture.

Abid, Bollywood Trade News Network