Phillauri: Anushka Sharma's film gets average opening, earns Rs 4.02 crore on first...

Anushka Sharma’s second production Phillauri has collected Rs 4.02 crore nett on its opening day. The film stars Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh and Life of Pi actor Suraj Sharma besides Anushka. It has been directed by Anshai Lal. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also tweeted the film’s business figures.

#Phillauri is best in North, ordinary elsewhere. Fri ₹ 4.02 cr. India biz... Needs SOLID numbers on Sat+Sun to register STRONG wknd total.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 25, 2017

North India has contributed 52 per cent of the total Phillauri collections. “Phillauri is a high concept film with a big heart and we are happy with the start that it has had on day one. The film has good word of mouth and it will grow today. It is a fun, family entertainer and a perfect weekend watch for audiences across all age-groups,” Producers Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios and Karnesh Sharma of Clean Slate Films said in a statement.

The film, which was made on a budget of Rs 21 crore, has recovered Rs 12 crore from satellite and music rights.

Phillauri released with Swara Bhaskar-starrer Anaarkali of Aarah and Hollywood flick Life.

Phillauri is Anushka Sharma’s second home production after NH10.