Barfi (2012)

Barfi poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $2,804,874Details
International Box Office $33,947,110Details
Worldwide Box Office $36,751,984
Further financial details...

Synopsis

His parents named him Murphy, but everyone calls him Barfi! Always ready with a prank up his sleeve, he's quite the charmer, especially with the ladies! In Darjeeling, Barfi is the talk of the town. Even though he can neither speak nor listen! His bitter-sweet relationship with two beautiful young ladies, Shruti and Jhilmil sets in motion a chain of events that will turn his life upside down!

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,061,713 (37.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.64 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:7.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$4,600,000 (worldwide box office is 8.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:132 opening theaters/132 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,798,559

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,468 $2,804,874
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,568 $33,947,110
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,786 $36,751,984
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 801-900) 879 $2,804,874

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 14th, 2012 (Limited) by UTV Communications
Video Release: November 1st, 2012 by UTV Motion Pictures
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 120 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Sleight
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Keywords: Bollywood, Deaf, Learning Disabilities, Romance, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: UTV Communications
Production Countries: India
Languages: Hindi

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 14, 2012 17 $1,061,713   132 $8,043   $1,061,713 1
Sep 21, 2012 20 $643,260 -39% 130 $4,948   $1,977,528 2
Sep 28, 2012 25 $321,034 -50% 127 $2,528   $2,462,008 3
Oct 5, 2012 30 $163,237 -49% 110 $1,484   $2,692,161 4
Oct 12, 2012 45 $37,233 -77% 34 $1,095   $2,779,172 5
Oct 19, 2012 71 $10,383 -72% 10 $1,038   $2,799,445 6
Oct 26, 2012 106 $228 -98% 1 $228   $2,804,874 7

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 14, 2012 - $260,292     132 $1,972   $260,292 1
Sep 15, 2012 - $462,996 +78%   132 $3,508   $723,288 2
Sep 16, 2012 - $338,425 -27%   132 $2,564   $1,061,713 3
Sep 17, 2012 - $66,959 -80%   132 $507   $1,128,672 4
Sep 18, 2012 - $96,036 +43%   132 $728   $1,224,708 5
Sep 19, 2012 - $56,292 -41%   132 $426   $1,281,000 6
Sep 20, 2012 - $53,268 -5%   132 $404   $1,334,268 7
Sep 21, 2012 18 $166,702 +213% -36% 130 $1,282   $1,500,970 8
Sep 22, 2012 18 $295,407 +77% -36% 130 $2,272   $1,796,377 9
Sep 23, 2012 17 $181,151 -39% -46% 130 $1,393   $1,977,528 10
Sep 24, 2012 - $31,321 -83% -53% 130 $241   $2,008,849 11
Sep 25, 2012 - $63,707 +103% -34% 130 $490   $2,072,556 12
Sep 26, 2012 - $40,422 -37% -28% 130 $311   $2,112,978 13
Sep 27, 2012 - $27,996 -31% -47% 130 $215   $2,140,974 14
Sep 28, 2012 - $87,636 +213% -47% 127 $690   $2,228,610 15
Sep 29, 2012 - $148,308 +69% -50% 127 $1,168   $2,376,918 16
Sep 30, 2012 - $85,090 -43% -53% 127 $670   $2,462,008 17
Oct 1, 2012 - $12,560 -85% -60% 127 $99   $2,474,568 18
Oct 2, 2012 - $23,790 +89% -63% 127 $187   $2,498,358 19
Oct 3, 2012 - $16,168 -32% -60% 127 $127   $2,514,526 20
Oct 4, 2012 - $14,398 -11% -49% 127 $113   $2,528,924 21
Oct 5, 2012 - $39,138 +172% -55% 110 $356   $2,568,062 22
Oct 6, 2012 - $71,780 +83% -52% 110 $653   $2,639,842 23
Oct 7, 2012 - $52,319 -27% -39% 110 $476   $2,692,161 24
Oct 8, 2012 - $20,438 -61% +63% 110 $186   $2,712,599 25
Oct 9, 2012 - $11,883 -42% -50% 110 $108   $2,724,482 26
Oct 10, 2012 - $10,426 -12% -36% 110 $95   $2,734,908 27
Oct 11, 2012 - $7,031 -33% -51% 110 $64   $2,741,939 28
Oct 12, 2012 - $9,068 +29% -77% 34 $267   $2,751,007 29
Oct 13, 2012 - $16,498 +82% -77% 34 $485   $2,767,505 30
Oct 14, 2012 - $11,667 -29% -78% 34 $343   $2,779,172 31
Oct 15, 2012 - $2,206 -81% -89% 34 $65   $2,781,378 32
Oct 16, 2012 - $3,642 +65% -69% 34 $107   $2,785,020 33
Oct 17, 2012 - $2,001 -45% -81% 34 $59   $2,787,021 34
Oct 18, 2012 - $2,041 +2% -71% 34 $60   $2,789,062 35
Oct 19, 2012 - $2,199 +8% -76% 10 $220   $2,791,261 36
Oct 20, 2012 - $5,079 +131% -69% 10 $508   $2,796,340 37
Oct 21, 2012 - $3,105 -39% -73% 10 $311   $2,799,445 38
Oct 22, 2012 - $390 -87% -82% 10 $39   $2,799,835 39
Oct 23, 2012 - $781 +100% -79% 10 $78   $2,800,616 40
Oct 24, 2012 - $641 -18% -68% 10 $64   $2,801,257 41
Oct 25, 2012 - $3,389 +429% +66% 10 $339   $2,804,646 42
Oct 27, 2012 - $158   -97% 1 $158   $2,804,804 44
Oct 28, 2012 - $70 -56% -98% 1 $70   $2,804,874 45

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 14, 2012 17 $1,334,268   132 $10,108   $1,334,268 1
Sep 21, 2012 19 $806,706 -40% 130 $6,205   $2,140,974 2
Sep 28, 2012 25 $387,950 -52% 127 $3,055   $2,528,924 3
Oct 5, 2012 29 $213,015 -45% 110 $1,937   $2,741,939 4
Oct 12, 2012 49 $47,123 -78% 34 $1,386   $2,789,062 5
Oct 19, 2012 74 $15,584 -67% 10 $1,558   $2,804,646 6
Oct 26, 2012 108 $228 -99% 1 $228   $2,804,874 7

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Ranbir Kapoor    Barfi

Supporting Cast

Priyanka Chopra    Jhilmil
Ileana D'Cruz    Shruti

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Anurag Basu    Director
Anurag Basu    Screenwriter
Ronnie Screwvala    Producer
Siddharth Roy Kapur    Producer
Pritam    Composer
Ravi Varman    Cinematographer

Per Theater Chart: Pitch has a Perfect Start

October 2nd, 2012

Pitch Perfect had an explosive opening in select theaters earning more than $5 million in just over 300 theaters for an average of $15,371. Most limited releases playing in only a handful of theaters would kill for an average like that. The overall number one film, Hotel Transylvania, was in second place on the per theater chart with an average of $12,697. Last week's number one film on the per theater chart, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, remained north of $10,000 on the per theater chart this week, despite expanding into more than 100 theaters. It pulled in $1.10 million in 102 theaters for an average of $10,823. Its running tally is already enough to give it some measure of mainstream success, and this week's performance nearly guarantees further expansion. The Other Dream Team didn't quite make the $10,000 club, but with an average of $9,911 in two theaters, it was close enough to mention above the fold. More...

Per Theater Chart: Mastering the Per Theater Chart

September 19th, 2012

We had a monster hit on the per theater chart, as The Master earned close to $750,000 in five theaters for an average of $147,262. This is unbelievably strong; however, one does have to take into account the particulars. The Master was released on 70mm and because this is such an unusual event, the tickets were sold at a premium price. The only other film to top the $10,000 mark was Arbitrage, which made just over $2 million in just under 200 theaters for an average of $10,163. More...

Limited Releases: The Master of Limited Releases

September 14th, 2012

There are ten films on this week's list, including three that are opening in more than 100 theaters each. There are also three films earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Amazing, one of these films is in both groups: Arbitrage. I think the theater count will hurt it more than it will help, so it might struggle on the per theater chart. On the other hand, The Master could have incredible success. More...


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Synopsis

His parents named him Murphy, but everyone calls him Barfi! Always ready with a prank up his sleeve, he's quite the charmer, especially with the ladies! In Darjeeling, Barfi is the talk of the town. Even though he can neither speak nor listen! His bitter-sweet relationship with two beautiful young ladies, Shruti and Jhilmil sets in motion a chain of events that will turn his life upside down!

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$1,061,713 (37.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.64 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:7.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$4,600,000 (worldwide box office is 8.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:132 opening theaters/132 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,798,559

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,468 $2,804,874
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,568 $33,947,110
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,786 $36,751,984
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 801-900) 879 $2,804,874

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Netflix:Netflix, Netflix

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 14th, 2012 (Limited) by UTV Communications
Video Release: November 1st, 2012 by UTV Motion Pictures
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 120 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Sleight
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Bollywood, Deaf, Learning Disabilities, Romance, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Romantic Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: UTV Communications
Production Countries: India
Languages: Hindi

Leading Cast

Ranbir Kapoor    Barfi

Supporting Cast

Priyanka Chopra    Jhilmil
Ileana D'Cruz    Shruti

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Anurag Basu    Director
Anurag Basu    Screenwriter
Ronnie Screwvala    Producer
Siddharth Roy Kapur    Producer
Pritam    Composer
Ravi Varman    Cinematographer

Per Theater Chart: Pitch has a Perfect Start

October 2nd, 2012

Pitch Perfect had an explosive opening in select theaters earning more than $5 million in just over 300 theaters for an average of $15,371. Most limited releases playing in only a handful of theaters would kill for an average like that. The overall number one film, Hotel Transylvania, was in second place on the per theater chart with an average of $12,697. Last week's number one film on the per theater chart, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, remained north of $10,000 on the per theater chart this week, despite expanding into more than 100 theaters. It pulled in $1.10 million in 102 theaters for an average of $10,823. Its running tally is already enough to give it some measure of mainstream success, and this week's performance nearly guarantees further expansion. The Other Dream Team didn't quite make the $10,000 club, but with an average of $9,911 in two theaters, it was close enough to mention above the fold. More...

Per Theater Chart: Mastering the Per Theater Chart

September 19th, 2012

We had a monster hit on the per theater chart, as The Master earned close to $750,000 in five theaters for an average of $147,262. This is unbelievably strong; however, one does have to take into account the particulars. The Master was released on 70mm and because this is such an unusual event, the tickets were sold at a premium price. The only other film to top the $10,000 mark was Arbitrage, which made just over $2 million in just under 200 theaters for an average of $10,163. More...

Limited Releases: The Master of Limited Releases

September 14th, 2012

There are ten films on this week's list, including three that are opening in more than 100 theaters each. There are also three films earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Amazing, one of these films is in both groups: Arbitrage. I think the theater count will hurt it more than it will help, so it might struggle on the per theater chart. On the other hand, The Master could have incredible success. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 14, 2012 17 $1,061,713   132 $8,043   $1,061,713 1
Sep 21, 2012 20 $643,260 -39% 130 $4,948   $1,977,528 2
Sep 28, 2012 25 $321,034 -50% 127 $2,528   $2,462,008 3
Oct 5, 2012 30 $163,237 -49% 110 $1,484   $2,692,161 4
Oct 12, 2012 45 $37,233 -77% 34 $1,095   $2,779,172 5
Oct 19, 2012 71 $10,383 -72% 10 $1,038   $2,799,445 6
Oct 26, 2012 106 $228 -98% 1 $228   $2,804,874 7

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Sep 14, 2012 - $260,292     132 $1,972   $260,292 1
Sep 15, 2012 - $462,996 +78%   132 $3,508   $723,288 2
Sep 16, 2012 - $338,425 -27%   132 $2,564   $1,061,713 3
Sep 17, 2012 - $66,959 -80%   132 $507   $1,128,672 4
Sep 18, 2012 - $96,036 +43%   132 $728   $1,224,708 5
Sep 19, 2012 - $56,292 -41%   132 $426   $1,281,000 6
Sep 20, 2012 - $53,268 -5%   132 $404   $1,334,268 7
Sep 21, 2012 18 $166,702 +213% -36% 130 $1,282   $1,500,970 8
Sep 22, 2012 18 $295,407 +77% -36% 130 $2,272   $1,796,377 9
Sep 23, 2012 17 $181,151 -39% -46% 130 $1,393   $1,977,528 10
Sep 24, 2012 - $31,321 -83% -53% 130 $241   $2,008,849 11
Sep 25, 2012 - $63,707 +103% -34% 130 $490   $2,072,556 12
Sep 26, 2012 - $40,422 -37% -28% 130 $311   $2,112,978 13
Sep 27, 2012 - $27,996 -31% -47% 130 $215   $2,140,974 14
Sep 28, 2012 - $87,636 +213% -47% 127 $690   $2,228,610 15
Sep 29, 2012 - $148,308 +69% -50% 127 $1,168   $2,376,918 16
Sep 30, 2012 - $85,090 -43% -53% 127 $670   $2,462,008 17
Oct 1, 2012 - $12,560 -85% -60% 127 $99   $2,474,568 18
Oct 2, 2012 - $23,790 +89% -63% 127 $187   $2,498,358 19
Oct 3, 2012 - $16,168 -32% -60% 127 $127   $2,514,526 20
Oct 4, 2012 - $14,398 -11% -49% 127 $113   $2,528,924 21
Oct 5, 2012 - $39,138 +172% -55% 110 $356   $2,568,062 22
Oct 6, 2012 - $71,780 +83% -52% 110 $653   $2,639,842 23
Oct 7, 2012 - $52,319 -27% -39% 110 $476   $2,692,161 24
Oct 8, 2012 - $20,438 -61% +63% 110 $186   $2,712,599 25
Oct 9, 2012 - $11,883 -42% -50% 110 $108   $2,724,482 26
Oct 10, 2012 - $10,426 -12% -36% 110 $95   $2,734,908 27
Oct 11, 2012 - $7,031 -33% -51% 110 $64   $2,741,939 28
Oct 12, 2012 - $9,068 +29% -77% 34 $267   $2,751,007 29
Oct 13, 2012 - $16,498 +82% -77% 34 $485   $2,767,505 30
Oct 14, 2012 - $11,667 -29% -78% 34 $343   $2,779,172 31
Oct 15, 2012 - $2,206 -81% -89% 34 $65   $2,781,378 32
Oct 16, 2012 - $3,642 +65% -69% 34 $107   $2,785,020 33
Oct 17, 2012 - $2,001 -45% -81% 34 $59   $2,787,021 34
Oct 18, 2012 - $2,041 +2% -71% 34 $60   $2,789,062 35
Oct 19, 2012 - $2,199 +8% -76% 10 $220   $2,791,261 36
Oct 20, 2012 - $5,079 +131% -69% 10 $508   $2,796,340 37
Oct 21, 2012 - $3,105 -39% -73% 10 $311   $2,799,445 38
Oct 22, 2012 - $390 -87% -82% 10 $39   $2,799,835 39
Oct 23, 2012 - $781 +100% -79% 10 $78   $2,800,616 40
Oct 24, 2012 - $641 -18% -68% 10 $64   $2,801,257 41
Oct 25, 2012 - $3,389 +429% +66% 10 $339   $2,804,646 42
Oct 27, 2012 - $158   -97% 1 $158   $2,804,804 44
Oct 28, 2012 - $70 -56% -98% 1 $70   $2,804,874 45

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 14, 2012 17 $1,334,268   132 $10,108   $1,334,268 1
Sep 21, 2012 19 $806,706 -40% 130 $6,205   $2,140,974 2
Sep 28, 2012 25 $387,950 -52% 127 $3,055   $2,528,924 3
Oct 5, 2012 29 $213,015 -45% 110 $1,937   $2,741,939 4
Oct 12, 2012 49 $47,123 -78% 34 $1,386   $2,789,062 5
Oct 19, 2012 74 $15,584 -67% 10 $1,558   $2,804,646 6
Oct 26, 2012 108 $228 -99% 1 $228   $2,804,874 7

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.