No magic for Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic overseas

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic is one of the biggest disappointments of this year in the international markets. Generally, a Yash Raj film has its share of loyal followers, but the failure of films like Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Aaja Nachle and Tashan has eroded the fan-base. That's one of the reasons why Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic failed to attract footfalls at cineplexes in U.K., U.S.A. and Australia.

There was a lot riding on Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, since both Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji are extremely popular with the videshi junta. Plus, the theme of Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic is exactly what the Indian diaspora relishes. That explains why Yash Raj released the film extensively in these territories. But alas! Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic is one of the lowest Yash Raj openers here.

Check out the comparative openers in each territory -- it's an eye-opener!

U.K. BOX-OFFICE Weekend: June 27 - 29, 2008.

* Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic has debuted at No. 11 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected £ 1,30,256 [approx. Rs. 1.11 crores] on 49 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 2,658.
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 35,022; Saturday: £ 55,463; Sunday: £ 39,771.

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* Dasavathaaram [Tamil film; last weekend: No. 19, this weekend: No. 25]: In its third weekend, the film has collected £ 11,851 on 11 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 1,077. Total: £ 2,46,692 [approx. Rs. 2.10 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 2,604; Saturday: £ 4,566; Sunday: £ 4,681.

* Mere Baap Pehle Aap [last weekend: No. 18, this weekend: No. 26]: In its third weekend, the film has collected £ 10,738 on 15 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 716. Total: £ 2,43,188 [approx. Rs. 2.07 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 2,210; Saturday: £ 4,224; Sunday: £ 4,304.

* Sarkar Raj [last weekend: No. 23, this weekend: No. 43]: In its fourth weekend, the film has collected £ 1,835 on 5 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 367. Total: £ 3,81,235 [approx. Rs. 3.24 crores].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 519; Saturday: £ 700; Sunday: £ 616.

* De Taali [last weekend: No. 25, this weekend: No. 60]: In its second weekend, the film has collected £ 676 on 4 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 169. Total: £ 17,377 [approx. Rs. 14.78 lacs].
The breakdown:- Friday: £ 253; Saturday: £ 275; Sunday: £ 148.

THIS WEEKEND IN U.K.
[Based on screen averages]

U.S.A. BOX-OFFICE
Weekend: June 27 - 29, 2008.

* Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic has debuted at No. 19 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected $ 1,81,610 [approx. Rs. 77.60 lacs] on 69 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 2,632.

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AUSTRALIA BOX-OFFICE
Weekend: June 26 - 29, 2008.

* Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic has debuted at No. 17 position. In its opening weekend, the film has collected Aus. $ 42,133 [approx. Rs. 17.31 lacs] on 10 screens, with the per screen average working out to Aus. $ 4,213.

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