Aarakshan (2011)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $651,096 | Details |
| International Box Office | $12,992,412 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $13,643,508 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Aarakshan is the story of Prabhakar Anand, the legendary idealistic principal of a college that he has single-handedly turned into the state's best. It is the story of his loyal disciple, Deepak Kumar who will do anything for his Sir. Of Deepak's love for Prabhakar's daughter, Poorbi, of his friendship with Sushant. It is the story of their love, their lively friendship, their zest for life, and of their dreams for the future. Centered on one of the most controversial issues of recent years, with the Supreme Court's order on reservation, the story suddenly becomes a rollercoaster ride of high drama, conflict, and rebellion, which tests their love and friendship for one another, and their loyalty to Prabhakar Anand
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $344,661 (52.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.89 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 4.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 91 opening theaters/91 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $981,976 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 12th, 2011 (Limited) by Reliance Big Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 135 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Bollywood |
| Plot point: | Bigotry, Class Warfare, Inspirational Teacher, Political |
| Social setting: | College |
| Source material: | Inspired by a True Story |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Prakash Jha Productions |
| Production Countries: | India |
| Languages: | Hindi |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2011 | 24 | $344,661 | 91 | $3,787 | $344,661 | 1 | |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 39 | $120,888 | -65% | 85 | $1,422 | $561,598 | 2 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 56 | $29,586 | -76% | 36 | $822 | $629,327 | 3 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 88 | $6,981 | -76% | 12 | $582 | $645,863 | 4 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 120 | $796 | -89% | 2 | $398 | $649,791 | 5 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 123 | $690 | -13% | 2 | $345 | $650,817 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2011 | - | $108,337 | 90 | $1,204 | $108,337 | 1 | ||
| Aug 13, 2011 | - | $137,233 | +27% | 90 | $1,525 | $245,570 | 2 | |
| Aug 14, 2011 | - | $99,091 | -28% | 91 | $1,089 | $344,661 | 3 | |
| Aug 15, 2011 | - | $21,141 | -79% | 90 | $235 | $365,802 | 4 | |
| Aug 16, 2011 | - | $35,133 | +66% | 90 | $390 | $400,935 | 5 | |
| Aug 17, 2011 | - | $24,519 | -30% | 90 | $272 | $425,454 | 6 | |
| Aug 18, 2011 | - | $15,256 | -38% | 90 | $170 | $440,710 | 7 | |
| Aug 19, 2011 | - | $34,688 | +127% | -68% | 85 | $408 | $475,398 | 8 |
| Aug 20, 2011 | - | $54,400 | +57% | -60% | 85 | $640 | $529,798 | 9 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | - | $31,800 | -42% | -68% | 85 | $374 | $561,598 | 10 |
| Aug 22, 2011 | - | $7,185 | -77% | -66% | 85 | $85 | $568,783 | 11 |
| Aug 23, 2011 | - | $14,442 | +101% | -59% | 85 | $170 | $583,225 | 12 |
| Aug 24, 2011 | - | $9,257 | -36% | -62% | 85 | $109 | $592,482 | 13 |
| Aug 25, 2011 | - | $7,259 | -22% | -52% | 85 | $85 | $599,741 | 14 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | - | $8,702 | +20% | -75% | 36 | $242 | $608,443 | 15 |
| Aug 27, 2011 | - | $12,253 | +41% | -77% | 36 | $340 | $620,696 | 16 |
| Aug 28, 2011 | - | $8,631 | -30% | -73% | 36 | $240 | $629,327 | 17 |
| Aug 29, 2011 | - | $2,506 | -71% | -65% | 36 | $70 | $631,833 | 18 |
| Aug 30, 2011 | - | $5,402 | +116% | -63% | 36 | $150 | $637,235 | 19 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | - | $967 | -82% | -90% | 36 | $27 | $638,202 | 20 |
| Sep 1, 2011 | - | $680 | -30% | -91% | 36 | $19 | $638,882 | 21 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | - | $1,063 | +56% | -88% | 12 | $89 | $639,945 | 22 |
| Sep 3, 2011 | - | $3,140 | +195% | -74% | 12 | $262 | $643,085 | 23 |
| Sep 4, 2011 | - | $2,778 | -12% | -68% | 12 | $232 | $645,863 | 24 |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 86 | $1,816 | -35% | -28% | 12 | $151 | $647,679 | 25 |
| Sep 6, 2011 | - | $370 | -80% | -93% | 12 | $31 | $648,049 | 26 |
| Sep 7, 2011 | - | $318 | -14% | -67% | 12 | $27 | $648,367 | 27 |
| Sep 8, 2011 | - | $628 | +97% | -8% | 12 | $52 | $648,995 | 28 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | - | $210 | -67% | -80% | 2 | $105 | $649,205 | 29 |
| Sep 10, 2011 | - | $200 | -5% | -94% | 2 | $100 | $649,405 | 30 |
| Sep 11, 2011 | - | $386 | +93% | -86% | 2 | $193 | $649,791 | 31 |
| Sep 12, 2011 | - | $15 | -96% | -99% | 2 | $8 | $649,806 | 32 |
| Sep 13, 2011 | - | $135 | +800% | -64% | 2 | $68 | $649,941 | 33 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | - | $134 | -1% | -58% | 2 | $67 | $650,075 | 34 |
| Sep 15, 2011 | - | $52 | -61% | -92% | 2 | $26 | $650,127 | 35 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | - | $288 | +454% | +37% | 2 | $144 | $650,415 | 36 |
| Sep 17, 2011 | - | $312 | +8% | +56% | 2 | $156 | $650,727 | 37 |
| Sep 18, 2011 | - | $90 | -71% | -77% | 2 | $45 | $650,817 | 38 |
| Sep 19, 2011 | - | $40 | -56% | +167% | 2 | $20 | $650,857 | 39 |
| Sep 20, 2011 | - | $45 | +13% | -67% | 2 | $23 | $650,902 | 40 |
| Sep 21, 2011 | - | $179 | +298% | +34% | 2 | $90 | $651,081 | 41 |
| Sep 22, 2011 | - | $15 | -92% | -71% | 2 | $8 | $651,096 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2011 | 26 | $440,710 | 91 | $4,843 | $440,710 | 1 | |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 41 | $159,031 | -64% | 85 | $1,871 | $599,741 | 2 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 62 | $38,461 | -76% | 36 | $1,068 | $638,200 | 3 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 89 | $10,113 | -74% | 12 | $843 | $648,995 | 4 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 125 | $1,132 | -89% | 2 | $566 | $650,127 | 5 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 127 | $969 | -14% | 2 | $485 | $651,096 | 6 |
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Synopsis
Aarakshan is the story of Prabhakar Anand, the legendary idealistic principal of a college that he has single-handedly turned into the state's best. It is the story of his loyal disciple, Deepak Kumar who will do anything for his Sir. Of Deepak's love for Prabhakar's daughter, Poorbi, of his friendship with Sushant. It is the story of their love, their lively friendship, their zest for life, and of their dreams for the future. Centered on one of the most controversial issues of recent years, with the Supreme Court's order on reservation, the story suddenly becomes a rollercoaster ride of high drama, conflict, and rebellion, which tests their love and friendship for one another, and their loyalty to Prabhakar Anand
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $344,661 (52.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.89 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 4.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 91 opening theaters/91 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $981,976 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 12th, 2011 (Limited) by Reliance Big Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 135 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Bollywood |
| Plot point: | Bigotry, Class Warfare, Inspirational Teacher, Political |
| Social setting: | College |
| Source material: | Inspired by a True Story |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Prakash Jha Productions |
| Production Countries: | India |
| Languages: | Hindi |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2011 | 24 | $344,661 | 91 | $3,787 | $344,661 | 1 | |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 39 | $120,888 | -65% | 85 | $1,422 | $561,598 | 2 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 56 | $29,586 | -76% | 36 | $822 | $629,327 | 3 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 88 | $6,981 | -76% | 12 | $582 | $645,863 | 4 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 120 | $796 | -89% | 2 | $398 | $649,791 | 5 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 123 | $690 | -13% | 2 | $345 | $650,817 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2011 | - | $108,337 | 90 | $1,204 | $108,337 | 1 | ||
| Aug 13, 2011 | - | $137,233 | +27% | 90 | $1,525 | $245,570 | 2 | |
| Aug 14, 2011 | - | $99,091 | -28% | 91 | $1,089 | $344,661 | 3 | |
| Aug 15, 2011 | - | $21,141 | -79% | 90 | $235 | $365,802 | 4 | |
| Aug 16, 2011 | - | $35,133 | +66% | 90 | $390 | $400,935 | 5 | |
| Aug 17, 2011 | - | $24,519 | -30% | 90 | $272 | $425,454 | 6 | |
| Aug 18, 2011 | - | $15,256 | -38% | 90 | $170 | $440,710 | 7 | |
| Aug 19, 2011 | - | $34,688 | +127% | -68% | 85 | $408 | $475,398 | 8 |
| Aug 20, 2011 | - | $54,400 | +57% | -60% | 85 | $640 | $529,798 | 9 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | - | $31,800 | -42% | -68% | 85 | $374 | $561,598 | 10 |
| Aug 22, 2011 | - | $7,185 | -77% | -66% | 85 | $85 | $568,783 | 11 |
| Aug 23, 2011 | - | $14,442 | +101% | -59% | 85 | $170 | $583,225 | 12 |
| Aug 24, 2011 | - | $9,257 | -36% | -62% | 85 | $109 | $592,482 | 13 |
| Aug 25, 2011 | - | $7,259 | -22% | -52% | 85 | $85 | $599,741 | 14 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | - | $8,702 | +20% | -75% | 36 | $242 | $608,443 | 15 |
| Aug 27, 2011 | - | $12,253 | +41% | -77% | 36 | $340 | $620,696 | 16 |
| Aug 28, 2011 | - | $8,631 | -30% | -73% | 36 | $240 | $629,327 | 17 |
| Aug 29, 2011 | - | $2,506 | -71% | -65% | 36 | $70 | $631,833 | 18 |
| Aug 30, 2011 | - | $5,402 | +116% | -63% | 36 | $150 | $637,235 | 19 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | - | $967 | -82% | -90% | 36 | $27 | $638,202 | 20 |
| Sep 1, 2011 | - | $680 | -30% | -91% | 36 | $19 | $638,882 | 21 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | - | $1,063 | +56% | -88% | 12 | $89 | $639,945 | 22 |
| Sep 3, 2011 | - | $3,140 | +195% | -74% | 12 | $262 | $643,085 | 23 |
| Sep 4, 2011 | - | $2,778 | -12% | -68% | 12 | $232 | $645,863 | 24 |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 86 | $1,816 | -35% | -28% | 12 | $151 | $647,679 | 25 |
| Sep 6, 2011 | - | $370 | -80% | -93% | 12 | $31 | $648,049 | 26 |
| Sep 7, 2011 | - | $318 | -14% | -67% | 12 | $27 | $648,367 | 27 |
| Sep 8, 2011 | - | $628 | +97% | -8% | 12 | $52 | $648,995 | 28 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | - | $210 | -67% | -80% | 2 | $105 | $649,205 | 29 |
| Sep 10, 2011 | - | $200 | -5% | -94% | 2 | $100 | $649,405 | 30 |
| Sep 11, 2011 | - | $386 | +93% | -86% | 2 | $193 | $649,791 | 31 |
| Sep 12, 2011 | - | $15 | -96% | -99% | 2 | $8 | $649,806 | 32 |
| Sep 13, 2011 | - | $135 | +800% | -64% | 2 | $68 | $649,941 | 33 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | - | $134 | -1% | -58% | 2 | $67 | $650,075 | 34 |
| Sep 15, 2011 | - | $52 | -61% | -92% | 2 | $26 | $650,127 | 35 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | - | $288 | +454% | +37% | 2 | $144 | $650,415 | 36 |
| Sep 17, 2011 | - | $312 | +8% | +56% | 2 | $156 | $650,727 | 37 |
| Sep 18, 2011 | - | $90 | -71% | -77% | 2 | $45 | $650,817 | 38 |
| Sep 19, 2011 | - | $40 | -56% | +167% | 2 | $20 | $650,857 | 39 |
| Sep 20, 2011 | - | $45 | +13% | -67% | 2 | $23 | $650,902 | 40 |
| Sep 21, 2011 | - | $179 | +298% | +34% | 2 | $90 | $651,081 | 41 |
| Sep 22, 2011 | - | $15 | -92% | -71% | 2 | $8 | $651,096 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2011 | 26 | $440,710 | 91 | $4,843 | $440,710 | 1 | |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 41 | $159,031 | -64% | 85 | $1,871 | $599,741 | 2 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 62 | $38,461 | -76% | 36 | $1,068 | $638,200 | 3 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 89 | $10,113 | -74% | 12 | $843 | $648,995 | 4 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 125 | $1,132 | -89% | 2 | $566 | $650,127 | 5 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 127 | $969 | -14% | 2 | $485 | $651,096 | 6 |
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.