{"id":363214,"date":"2022-05-31T14:37:45","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T09:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=363214"},"modified":"2022-05-31T14:37:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T09:37:45","slug":"top-gun-maverick-register-second-biggest-opening-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/top-gun-maverick-register-second-biggest-opening-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Gun: Maverick Register Second Biggest Opening Weekend!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As <strong><em>Top Gun: Maverick<\/em><\/strong> hits theaters in Pakistan, of course, its earnings surpassed those of the other five Pakistani movies being screened.<\/p>\n<p>The Hollywood blockbuster&#8217;s earnings are being registered as the second biggest opening weekend. With almost Rs. 3.5 crore on just opening weekend, even <strong><em>Ghabrana Nahi Hai<\/em> <\/strong>stands at 9 crores followed by Dum Mustam at 7.5 crores and <strong><em>Parde Mein Rehne Do<\/em><\/strong> at 4.3 crores.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/local-films-set-to-clash-with-marvels-thor-at-eid-ul-azha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Films Set To Clash With Marvel&#8217;s Thor At Eid-ul-Azha<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>As per reports from film trade analyst, Ali Zain, the Top Gun sequel has managed to bag bu=ig bucks at the box office despite a limited release in the beginning and then some.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE.. Despite Political Unrest, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TopGunMaverick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TopGunMaverick<\/a> Rakes In A Pretty Decent PKR 2.2 million In A Limited Release On Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a huge growth today as film expands Nationwide today!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ali Zain (@ali_zainsays) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ali_zainsays\/status\/1530161271131492353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE.. Despite Political Unrest, Instability &amp; Inflation, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TopGunMaverick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TopGunMaverick<\/a> Has Roped In A Strong PKR 8.7 million on Friday in Pakistan. Day One total has surpassed PKR 10 million (incl. Thu previews)<\/p>\n<p>Breakdown<br \/>Thu (previews).. 2.2 m<br \/>Fri.. 8.7 m<br \/>Total.. 10.9 m<\/p>\n<p>Note: PAK Biz!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ali Zain (@ali_zainsays) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ali_zainsays\/status\/1530484715777818625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By Saturday it had already become the third highest-grossing release.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE.. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TopGunMaverick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TopGunMaverick<\/a> Has Registered 3rd Biggest Opening Day Of 2022 In Pakistan. <\/p>\n<p>Below Are Top 5 Opening Day Grossers<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DoctorStrange?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DoctorStrange<\/a> <br \/>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheBatman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TheBatman<\/a> <br \/>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Maverick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Maverick<\/a> <br \/>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GhabranaNahiHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GhabranaNahiHai<\/a><br \/>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DumMastam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DumMastam<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ali Zain (@ali_zainsays) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ali_zainsays\/status\/1530485158495006721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Compared to Pakistani films it was definitely leagues ahead.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE.. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TopGunMaverick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TopGunMaverick<\/a> Shows *MASSIVE* Pick On Saturday In <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Pakistan<\/a>. Reports Are Excellent And Film Is Heading Towards PKR 35 (+\/-) million Weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Breakdown<br \/>Thu (previews).. 2.2 million<br \/>Fri.. 8.7 million<br \/>Sat.. 12.4 million<br \/>Total.. 23.3 million<\/p>\n<p>Note:- PAK Biz!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ali Zain (@ali_zainsays) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ali_zainsays\/status\/1530870620611039232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 29, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So how much more did it make compared to Pakistani Eid-ul-Fitr releases?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE.. EID Releases Business Got Hit By <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TopGunMaverick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TopGunMaverick<\/a> This Weekend. However the five films have collected a total 24.5+ crores till now<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GhabranaNahiHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GhabranaNahiHai<\/a>.. 8.9cr<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DumMastam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DumMastam<\/a>.. 7.4cr<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PardeMeinRehneDo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PardeMeinRehneDo<\/a>.. 4.3cr<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Chakkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chakkar<\/a>.. 3cr<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TereBajreDiRakhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TereBajreDiRakhi<\/a>.. 1cr<\/p>\n<p>Note:- PAK Biz. Estimates!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ali Zain (@ali_zainsays) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ali_zainsays\/status\/1531230890227286016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It seems allotting more screens to Pakistani movies didn&#8217;t affect <strong><em>Top Gun: Maverick<\/em><\/strong> prospects at all.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE.. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TopGunMarverick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TopGunMarverick<\/a> Registers A Pretty Good Opening Weekend In Pakistan. The Film Collects PKR 34.7 million over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Breakdown<br \/>Thu (previews).. 2.2m<br \/>Fri.. 8.7m<br \/>Sat.. 12.4m<br \/>Sun.. 11.4m<br \/>Total.. 34.7<\/p>\n<p>Note:- PAK Biz!!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ali Zain (@ali_zainsays) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ali_zainsays\/status\/1531233097597227008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Could Pakistani filmmakers register protests over the Hollywood film&#8217;s earnings even now?<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/make-better-films-netizens-call-out-pakistani-filmmakers-complaining-about-doctor-strange-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Make Better Films!&#8217;: Netizens Call Out Pakistani Filmmakers Complaining About Doctor Strange Release<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>Interestingly in Sindh, cinema houses are obligated to allocate the majority of screens for local films. After the popularity of Marvel Cinematic Universe&#8217;s <strong><em>Dr. Strange in the Madness of the Multiverse<\/em><\/strong> irked some Pakistani filmmakers they registered their protest.<\/p>\n<p>They held a press conference to protest why their films were being pulled off screens to make room for the MCU installment. Even approaching the Sindh High Court. The SHC later ruled in their favor stating that cinema houses must allot the majority of screens to local films.<\/p>\n<p>This was an effort to level the playing field between Pakistani film and foreign film. However, audiences just asked Pakistani filmmakers to produce better content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Top Gun: Maverick hits theaters in Pakistan, of course, its earnings surpassed those of the other five Pakistani movies being screened. The Hollywood blockbuster&#8217;s earnings are being registered as the second biggest opening weekend. 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