'Judwaa 2' to take a huge opening on Friday propelled by strong advance bookings!

Varun Dhawan starrer 'Judwaa 2' is all set to record a big Friday collection fuelled by strong advance bookings for the film.

The makers of the film opened advance bookings across India on Sunday and 'Judwaa 2' has recorded superb collections across territories.

Exhibitors and distributors are thrilled with the trend of the festive family entertainer that releases this on 29 September.

"Varun is an extremely likable star and is the biggest youth icon of the country. The advance booking numbers only go to show this as there is huge demand from across all territories," said Kamal Gianchandani, CEO PVR Pictures.

"The advance booking of Judwaa 2 has been very promising and is amongst one of the strongest response that a film has received in recent years for a partial holiday period. We are expecting a very good weekend and hoping the movie will get in good footfalls across all INOX multiplexes," shared Rajender Singh, Chief Programming Officer, INOX Cinemas.

The exhibitors predict that 'Judwaa 2', being directed by the king of comedies - David Dhawan, will be a runaway hit with its strong content that is appealing to audiences across age-groups.

"Judwaa 2 is showing tremendous buzz and advance booking is strong across our 300 screen Pan India. Looking forward for a blockbuster week with extended holiday on 25 September," said Devang Sampat Director, Strategic Initiatives, Cinepolis.

Revenue pockets where comedies are loved are showing massive positive response for 'Judwaa 2'.

"Gujarat has traditionally been a superb market for comedies and looks like Judwaa 2 is set to take a big opening thanks for the content and the youth appeal of Varun Dhawan. The advance booking is extremely strong. This is definitely going to bring smiles back at the BO," said Balakrishna Shroff, Director, Shringar Films.

'Judwaa 2' has generated immense buzz amongst the audiences with its songs and all the content pieces which have been unveiled so far. There has been huge anticipation to witness the evergreen classic get a contemporary twist.

The trailer of the comedy film has left the audience in splits with its perfectly timed jokes and brilliant performances. The songs 'Chalti Hai Kya 9 se 12', 'Suno Ganpati Bappa', 'Oonchi Hai Building' and 'Aa Toh Sahi' have got everyone dancing to its tunes.

'Judwaa 2' directed by David Dhawan will have Varun Dhawan bringing back to celluloid the iconic characters Raja and Prem portrayed by Salman Khan in 'Judwaa'. Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu will be seen stepping into the shoes of Karisma Kapoor and Rambha respectively.

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, directed by David Dhawan, the film is presented by Fox Star Studios and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and is slated to release on 29 September. 

-ANI