Singh Is Kinng re-writes box office history by collecting over 8 crore nett on its opening day in India. The box office tornado that is Singh is Kinng is likely to fetch around 28 crore nett over the weekend destroying the 22 crore record of Om Shanti Om and Race.

The big money in terms of distributor shares is made in the first week and Singh of Kinng has taken real advantage of this and despite the high prices the distributors will have recovered costs in six days.

Singh is Kinng will surpass the 32 crore distributor share of the biggest grosser of 2008 Race in 9-10 days while the 26 crore distributor share of the biggest hit of 2008 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na will be crossed in 6-7 days. It is the fastest money spinner ever.

Singh Is Kinng continued to destroy all records in Mumbai city as it did 1.25 crore nett on Saturday taking its two day total to 2.38 crore.

At Cinemax Versova it has collected a mindboggling 18 lakhs nett in two days. To put this into perspective the collections of the other 25 crore+ budget films released this year for the whole first week at the cinema were as follows.

Jodhaa Akbar-24 lakhs

Race-27 lakhs

Tashan-No Release

Sarkar Raj-23 lakhs

Love Story 2050-10 lakhs

Singh Is Kinng will surpass all the figures above in just 3 days

Reports are in- Singh is Kinng is this year’s biggest blockbuster- making record opening collections at the box office.

The Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif starrer had a record opening in theatres across the country on Friday. The collections totaled Rs 8 crores on day one and the weekend collections are projected to be anywhere between Rs 28 to Rs 30 crores.

Singh is Kinng has had a phenomenal response. “The weekend is sold out,” confirmed Gautam Dutta, chief marketing head, PVR Cinemas. By Sunday, PVR is expected to garner about Rs 4 crore across its Mumbai properties. The Saif Ali Khan and Bipasha Basu starrer Race churned out nearly Rs 2.5 crore in revenues for the multiplex, while Jodha Akbar and Jaane Tu fetched about Rs 2.4 crore and Rs 2.15 crore, respectively.

The highest first week collections for a Hindi film till date is for the Shah Rukh Khan Deepika Padukone starrer Om Shanti Om which earned Rs 37 crores. Modest projections for the first week collections of Singh is Kinng is put at Rs 45 crores, which could be a new box office record.
Studio 18, the worldwide distributors of the movie, has released 1,050 prints (550 physical and 500 digital prints) in India. It has released 300 prints overseas. “Singh is Kinng is estimated to fetch over Rs 40 crore in the first week,” said an executive from Studio18. Rights for the Rs 40-crore film were acquired by the company for a whopping Rs 60 crore from Adlabs Films

Singh is Kinng, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, opened to an excellent box office worldwide today but critics are not sure whether the euphoria will last.

The film's producer Vipul Shah said that box office collections on the opening day was a "historical 100 per cent" everywhere. "It is the biggest ever opening for any film so far," he claimed.

Singh is Kinng has been released in 1800 screens worldwide, he added.

When asked about the weekend and second week prospects for the film, Shah replied, "they look record breaking."

Sandeep Bhargava of Indian Films which has the distributed the film worldwide, said according to distributors in India and overseas, the film has got a phenomenal initial opening.

"They say the opening is bigger than Shah Rukh Khan starrer Om Shanti Om. "However, it is too early to provide the comparative figures as the film has been released only today," he added.

The much hyped and well published movie which is co-produced by Akshay Kumar himself was in the news all throughout its making.

The actor's recent movies have raked over Rs 500 crore and trade circles commented that the film's
title suggested Kumar's attempt to replace Shah Rukh Khan as the 'King of Bollywood'.

However, critics and trade analysts are divided on their opinion about the film's fate at the box office.

Some critics are keeping their fingers crossed and feel that the euphoria will not last in the second week.

"Reports about the film's content are mixed. With good publicity and hype, half the battle is won. But, I am not sure if the film will do well at the box office.

The collections are sure to drop from Monday," trade analyst Amod Mehra said. According to Mehra, the script is not exciting enough to sustain through the second week with competition coming from Ranbir Kapoor starrer Bachna Aae Haseeno and Salman Khan's God Tussi Great ho both releasing on August 15.

Meanwhile, another trade analyst Taran Adarsh described the film as a good entertainer.

"Audience should not apply any logic to the film. Just enjoy it. It is fantastic. Singh is Kinng is made on a lavish scale and will re-write box office history."

He said even though the film has its share of flaws and turn of events are not captivating at times, the proceedings move so fast and packs in so much, that there is no time to think and analyse.

Taran said despite the upcoming releases in the weeks to come, Singh is Kinng is set to rule the hearts of audiences, as it is their verdict which matters the most.

Senior film journalist and critic Ajay Brahmatmaj described the film as "completion of director Anees Bazmee's nonsense trilogy -- No Entry, Welcome and now Singh is Kinng. We hope he makes some sensible films in future," he said but admitted that the box office opening of the film has been landmark.

"The good chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif continues in this film as well. However, the fact is that script is always the king," he added.

Just a word of caution before you watch this film: SINGH IS KINNG is not for the intellectuals or those pretending to be one. It's not for the hard-nosed critics either.

Now read on…

Vipul Shah. Anees Bazmee. Akshay Kumar. Katrina Kaif. Four names for whom success has become a habit. That makes SINGH IS KINNG the most awaited movie of the season. Must add, the wait was worth it!

You know the rules when you watch a hardcore entertainer: Just don't look for logic. If you do, too bad for you, for you would never enjoy a film of this genre and more specifically, SINGH IS KINNG.

Anees Bazmee's films are very high on entertainment. The plotline may be paper-thin, perhaps ludicrous and farcical, but when did Bazmee ever promise a SCHINDLER'S LIST or a SAVING PRIVATE RYAN? SINGH IS KINNG works because it delivers what it promises: Full on entertainment!

Bazmee has the knack of making immensely watchable fares that cater to the aam junta. SINGH IS KINNG isn't a laughathon in entirety. Comedy, romance, action and drama, everything is well synchronised in those 2.10 hours here.

But, wait, SINGH IS KINNG isn't a foolproof product. It has its share of flaws, the turn of events aren't captivating at times, but SINGH IS KINNG moves so fast and packs in so much, there's no time to think or analyze.

The final word? SINGH IS KINNG is a delicious and scrumptious pav-bhaji served in the finest cutlery. Your taste buds are sure to relish it... and ask for more!

Lakhan Singh aka Lucky [Sonu Sood] is the King of the Australian underworld, accompanied by his associates [played by Javed Jaffrey, Neha Dhupia, Manoj Pahwa, Yashpal Sharma, Kamal Chopra and Sudhanshu Pande]. Far away, in a small village in Punjab, where Lucky was born, there exists someone more notorious than him - Happy Singh [Akshay Kumar].

The village is fed up of Happy's magnanimity, which has resulted in a number of hilariously disastrous situations. Out of desperation, they decide to send him on a long trip [that will keep him out of the village for a while!] to bring Lucky back to Punjab, as his despicable deeds were maligning their image in Australia.

The happy-go-lucky bumpkin, taking his mission a bit too seriously, embarks on his journey, accompanied by his friend, Rangeela [Om Puri], who hates Happy for dragging him into it.

The high point of his journey is his chance meeting with Sonia [Katrina Kaif], with whom he falls in love, but upon reaching his destination, things take a precarious turn as he runs into a series of comic misadventures, leaving him penniless. He is fortunate to find warmth and affection in an elderly lady [Kirron Kher].

In a strange turn of events, an attempt on Lucky's life is foiled by a well-intentioned Happy, who fights off the attackers by risking his own life. Following the altercation, Lucky lands up in hospital paralyzed and Happy, unexpectedly, finds the tables turned on him when he is expected to assume the role of the new King.

Few minutes into the film and you know that SINGH IS KINNG is a lavish spectacle that's high on entertainment. Sonu Sood chasing a gora assassin at the very start or minutes later, Akshay chasing a hen - SINGH IS KINNG starts with gusto.

And Bazmee doesn't let you wear your thinking caps all through the first hour. From India to Egypt to Australia, from the comforts of his home in Punjab, to the humble abode of a woman selling flowers in Sydney [Kirron Kher], SINGH IS KINNG involves you in the journey.

And then Akshay becomes the King. Oh, how he becomes the King is equally hilarious. The sequence at the hospital [Sonu Sood is diagnosed with a weird disorder] is simply hilarious. There's a twist in the tale at the intermission point and the second hour, therefore, shifts gears - it changes from kabhi funny, kabhi drama to a prem kahani.

It's smooth sailing till there's another twist towards the pre-climax [wouldn't like to reveal it, since it would act as a spoiler]. But, frankly, the film could've done without this track. The narrative, thankfully, is back on tracks soon after.

Anees Bazmee has a flair for writing great entertainers that work big time with the masala-loving junta. If you've loved NO ENTRY and WELCOME, you'd love SINGH IS KINNG too. This time, Bazmee shares the writing credits with Suresh Nair and the duo come up with some real wacky episodes. In terms of production design, this is Bazmee's most lavish fare so far. It's a grandiose product.

Pritam's music is already popular and it compliments the goings-on completely. 'Bhootni Ke', 'Jee Karda' and the title track stand out, while 'Teri Ore' is easy on the nerves. Ben Nott and Sanjay Gupta's cinematography is top notch.

Akshay Kumar takes rapid strides with SINGH IS KINNG. Sure, you've seen him in comic fares time and again and perhaps, there might be a doubt, Will he carry it off yet again? Oh yes, he does! There's no saturation point as far as this actor is concerned. He holds your attention in every sequence, irrespective of how strong the scene is, and that's the biggest compliment for any actor. SINGH IS KINNG without Akki is like an ocean without marine life. Akshay rules!

The camera loves Katrina Kaif and it shows in SINGH IS KINNG too. She looks bewitching and enacts her part with tremendous confidence. Kirron Kher is superb and so is Om Puri. Terrific performances! They compliment Akki so well. Ranvir Shorey is first-rate. Sonu Sood is another actor who's finally getting his due in Hindi films. Javed Jaffrey's character works big time till he does a somersault in the pre-climax. Neha Dhupia is engaging. The nok-jhonk between Sudhanshu Pandey and Yashpal Sharma is perfect. Manoj Pahwa is good.

On the whole, SINGH IS KINNG lives up to the hype and hoopla. Want a joyride without taxing your brains? Board the SINGH IS KINNG wagon. At the box-office, the film will fetch a hurricane-like start. The paid previews, the opening weekend, the first week business, everything will be record-shattering. Notwithstanding the new oppositions in the weeks to come, SINGH IS KINNG will rule the hearts of the aam junta [whose verdict matters the most] as also the box-office, proving a record holder in the final tally. Blockbuster Hit!

Rating : ****

The craze at release will have to be seen to be believed, no doubt it will be the biggest hindi grosser in Pakistan.

Reports also suggest the film is huge craze in places like UK, Canada, UAE and Australia which should translate into big opening figures in these markets.

Spectacular -- that's the right word to describe the two-and-a-half minute theatrical trailer of SINGH IS KINNG, which will be out in theatres in a couple of days from now. Believe me, we haven't seen something like this in a long, long time.

Any promo should give the viewer a feel of the film and that's what this trailer does. It's not a mindless comedy, with a few comic thrown in for effect, you realize this at the very outset. SINGH IS KINNG is the keenly awaited movie of the season and the promo more than justifies the hype surrounding the movie.

The trailer opens with Sonu Sood's character taking court of his kingdom in Australia, then breaks into a Hollywood style action sequence, followed by Punjab da puttar Akshay Kumar staging an entry. He's on a quest to bring Sonu Sood back home and ends up in a detour to Egypt's exotic locations where he encounters Katrina Kaif. And from there he moves on to his journey in Australia.

There's more to follow: Breath-taking action scenes [in fact, never seen before] picturized over the Australian skyline and also in the sea. The action is at par with any Hollywood film and the locales are jaw-dropping. Interspersed with great music and colourful costumes, this promo packs in so much in those couple of minutes. Note the funny one-liner by Akki in the end, it leaves you with a smile on your face.

If the trailer is an indicator of things to follow, expect a hurricane called SINGH IS KINNG to arrive on August 8.

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif's forthcoming film "Singh is Kinng" is setting benchmarks in the trade by pooling in highest moolah for every territory in India.

Now other territories like CP, Bengal, Punjab, C.I., have also been sold at record prices, even higher than last year's trendsetting movie "Om Shanti Om".

Year 2008 has a line up of some big films for release. The bigger the film, the more curiosity circling it. Singh is Kinng starring Akshay Kumar is one such film that invokes inquisitivity. The preview of Singh Is Kinng will be screened along with Tashan on April 25, 2008.

"The promo of Singh is Kinng is not attached to the negatives of Tashan. But we are hoping to air it along with it in the theatres," says Vipul. Singh Is Kinng is about the Sikh community and Akshay Kumar would be playing the role of a Sardar. In relation to this, a one minute long tactical teaser has been made for the film. "We have a plan of celeberating Baisakhi since it's a film about the Sikhs although nothing is confirmed. We are in talks with many people and if everything falls into place then that would be the ideal day (April 13 or 14) to launch the first look of Singh Is Kinng," adds Vipul.

The music of the film would be released 8 weeks prior to the release of the film. The film also stars Katrina Kaif and Sonu Sood. It is directed by Anees Bazmee and the film is slated to release on August 8, 2008