Rajinikanth’s ‘Kabali’ opens strongly globally
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LOS ANGELES, July 28, (RTRS): “Kabali,” starring cult South Indian superstar Rajinikanth, has opened on a strong note worldwide. The film debuted on July 22 and has collected $36.6 million worldwide in five days of release, according to trade estimates.
This includes a five-day total of $22.3 million in India. In North America the film collected a robust $5 million in its opening weekend. “Kabali” also earned $29.7 million ahead of its release from sales of satellite, music and other rights, according to producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu of V Creations.
The budget of the film is estimated at $12 million. Written and directed by Pa. Ranjith (“Madras”,) “Kabali” is largely set in Malaysia. Rajinikanth plays a Malaysian mafia don of Indian Tamil ethnicity who is released from prison after 25 years and proceeds to exact revenge on his adversaries.
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