Gully Boy starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, directed by Zoya Akhtar has got a good opening. office collection on Valentine’s Day is an encouraging Rs 18.70 crore. The film released over 3350 screen in India and 751 overseas. The Zoya Akhtar film is Ranveer Singh’s second highest opening ever after Simmba and Alia Bhatt’s highest ever.
The film tells the story of Murad (Ranveer Singh) who beats all odds to become a successful rapper. It throws light on the hip hop culture in Mumbai and is inspired by the lives of rappers Divine and Naezy.
The film received the Valentine’s Day advantage, especially in the metros. While it is not a holiday, the film received 40-45% opening in most big cities with youth driving the footfalls. According to Box Office India, the film was bigger than Ranveer’s last two releases, Padmaavat and Simmba.
The website said the film’s collections will be on par with Thugs of Hindostan (Rs 3.75 crore0 and Bahubali (Rs 3.5 crore) in Mumbai.
Meanwhile, here’s how audiences are reacting after watching Gully Boy.
Sambhav.J @TheSambhav “Watched #GullyBoy today. Brilliant cinematography. Indian movies have finally got it. Take a bow @ZoyaAkhtarOff @FarOutAkhtar . And @aliaa08 I love you! Will you be my valentine? #BohotHard.” [sic]
Saanvi. @blackomet22 “Not a hardcore @RanveerOfficial fan but #GullyBoy is a MUST WATCH. The rawness with which the film has been shot, the incredible performances and the music makes it a contender for the entertainer of the year! I absolutely LOVED the rap battles! Tad too long, but a GREAT effort!” [sic]
SuBi @thakur_suniti “I watched #GULLYBOY today… damn I love such movies!!! n @RanveerOfficial as usual slayed the part!! actually idk y the character ranveer played… I felt wat if joonie was like that, u know..like the kinda cute nerdy underground rapper who jus shut everyone’s mouth!! @BTS_twt .” [sic]
abhishek wasave @abhiwasave “It’s a masterpiece from #ZoyaAkhtar #GullyBoy is entertaining & inspiring in each frame phenomenal performances by @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 ,@SiddhantChturvD. Another Blockbuster by new king of Bollywood #ranveersingh .” [sic]
hari venkat @bvshari “With #Padmavat, #Simmba and #GullyBoy back to back, @RanveerOfficial stamps his versatility. A powerhouse performer who can ace any given role.” [sic]
Madhukar Banuri @MadhukarBanuri “What a movie #GullyBoy 😎 @RanveerOfficial Perhaps one of your best performances till date. Kudos 🙂 🙏 Great effort Zoya, @aliaa08 and team!!” [sic]
All Bow Down To Ranveer! Fans are highly impressed with Ranveer Singh’s acting chops and they couldn’t stop themselves from praising him on Twitter.
