Dabangg beats 3 Idiots, collects Rs 14 crore on opening day

Salman Khan's masala movie has broken the record of Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots. Dabangg opened to Rs 14 crore on Friday, beating 3 Idiots which collected Rs 13 crore on its first day.

Salman Khan's masala movie has broken the record of Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots. Dabangg opened to Rs 14 crore on Friday, beating 3 Idiots which collected Rs 13 crore on its first day.

The movie opened to full houses from the first show onwards across the country. Be it single screens, or multiplex, the audience are greeting the latest action icon Salman Khan with clapping and whistling, reports Bollywood Hungama.

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So if you are planning to watch Dabangg this weekend, you won't be disappointed. Dabangg which has been generating a lot of buzz has opened in 1,584 screens in India and in terms of numbers.

The Arjun Rampal starrer was the biggest opener of 2010, which collected Rs 10.5 crore net on Friday.

Considering the film is releasing on Eid, it's likely to attract grand business on not just Saturday and Sunday, but also Monday, says Bollywood Hungama.