Matru Ki BIjlee ka Mandola collects Rs 22.4 cr over the first weekend

FoxStarStudios and VBPictures film Matru Ki BIjlee ka Mandola  has earned  rupees 22.4 crores in the first weekend. With first day and paid previews adding upto   7.02 cr, mkbkm is vishal bhardwaj and Imran khan's biggest first day collections. The weekend collections of 22.4 crores is the highest number for a Vishal Bhardwaj film.

Monday being a holiday because of Makar Sankranti and Pongal should continue with  good footfalls.

Speaking about the encouraging numbers, Vishal says ,"our country is going through a massive trasition and I wanted to make a film about the social and political scene in the country but wanted to do it in a humorous tone. The response from the public and specially the young adults has made me realise that Indian audiences are open to satire that doesnt always state the obvious."

Whether its a comedy or a serious film, Vishal Bhardwaj always manages to evoke a very strong and polarised reactions from audience and critics. Omkara, Kaminey and Maqbool films that picked up cult status over time, faced tremendous resistance from a section of trade, media and audience when they initially released.   MKBKM is no exception with people who "hated"  and those who "loved" it. Vishal, no novice to the extreme reactions, feels strong and different reactions is the sign of  an vibrant society and should be encouraged.

Vijay Singh, ceo, Fox Star Studios, says, "MKBKM is a very special film .. It has the audacity to take on real issues in our society but present them with such wicked wit .. It's funny , its intelligent , its cool ..it is the new age Jaane hi bhi do yaaro ! The film is being appreciated by plex audiences, in particular across the North, Bangalore and Hyderabad "

Monday being a holiday because of Makar Sankranti and Pongal should help the film with good footfalls as well.

Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet – A land issue much like Singur, rich and poor divide, communism of takes, anti alcohol, love triangle (DDLJ style), politics – all portrayed in a manner not unknown to us, yet unknown ….a composite satire, if ever satires could be composite.

Rajeev Masand – Mad and clever and relevant all rolled into one. The year’s first gem has arrived.

Anurag Kashyap – It’s the most kickass funny film and intelligent and relevant film of our times.

Pritish Nandy – wicked wit. And Pankaj Kapur proving again his peerless acting prowess.