Women Oriented?

By Anant Mathur (January 22, 2011)

Prior to the release of No One Killed Jessica tinselville was filled with talk of women oriented subject not fairing well at the box office in India. But, two weeks after its release the film is proving its skeptics wrong by earning Rs. 27.15 Crores and still going strong. Considering that only two other Rani Mukherjee films have ever crossed 25 crores at the box office I would say that's pretty good.

So, what is the reason for the success of NOKJ?

Well several factors come into play, but the most logical is the fact that it's the first Rani Mukherjee film to release since September 2009. Her fans have been waiting a long time to see her on the big screen again. Also, this is the first time Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan will be seen together on the big screen. Another reason is it's not really a woman oriented subject, the film is based on a social issue more than anything else. Plus the film has gotten rave reviews from the critics. Add to this a good soundtrack and the film is bound to have a successful run.

Below is a list of Rani Mukherjee films and their box office collections, see and compare for yourselves:

No One Killed Jessica

Total Gross      Rs. 27.15 crores (upto January 21, 2011)

Dil Bole Hadippa!

Total Gross      Rs. 7.77 crores

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic

Total Gross      Rs. 13.08 crores

Saawariya

Total Gross      Rs. 11.42 crores

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

Total Gross      Rs. 9.64 crores

Ta Ra Rum Pum

Total Gross      Rs. 21.92 crores

Baabul

Total Gross      Rs. 8.01 crores

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Total Gross      Rs. 23.99 crores

Mangal Pandey - The Rising

Total Gross      Rs. 10.82 crores

Paheli

Total Gross      Rs. 3.70 crores

Bunty Aur Babli

Total Gross      Rs. 12.93 crores

Black

Total Gross      Rs. 8.83 crores

Veer Zaara

Total Gross      Rs. 19.57 crores

Hum Tum

Total Gross      Rs. 12.11 crores

Yuva

Total Gross      Rs. 5.56 crores

Loc - Kargil

Total Gross      Rs. 5.80 crores

Kal Ho Naa Ho

Total Gross      Rs. 18.50 crores

Calcutta Mail

Total Gross      Rs. 84.48 Lakhs

Chori Chori

Total Gross      Rs. 1.38 crores

Chalte Chalte

Total Gross      Rs. 9.80 crores

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye

Total Gross      Rs. 26.75 Lakhs

Saathiya

Total Gross      Rs. 4.09 crores

Mujhse Dosti Karoge

Total Gross      Rs. 2.22 crores

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai

Total Gross      Rs. 20.05 Lakhs

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Total Gross      Rs. 29.84 crores

Nayak

Total Gross      Rs. 7.17 crores

Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai

Total Gross      Rs. 55.16 Lakhs

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

Total Gross      Rs. 16.50 crores

Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye

Total Gross      Rs. 3.19 crores

Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega

Total Gross      Rs. 12.77 crores

Bichhoo

Total Gross      Rs. 5.98 crores

Hey! Ram

Total Gross      Exact Figure Not Available (less than Rs. 3 crores)

Badal

Total Gross      Rs. 14.75 crores

Hadh Kar Di Aapne

Total Gross      Rs. 8.98 crores

Hello Brother

Total Gross      Rs. 9.12 crores

Mehndi

Total Gross      Rs. 1.75 crores

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Total Gross      Rs. 42.50 crores

Ghulam

Total Gross      Rs. 12.00 crores

Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat

Total Gross      Rs. 1.50 crores

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