The
opening
response
of
Khatta
Meetha
was
extremely
mixed
across
the
country.
While
the
film
opened
to
a
below
average
response
at
multiplexes
of
metros,
the
opening
numbers
of
the
film
at
single
screens
ranged
from
good
to
very
good.
The
occupancy
at
multiplexes
was
in
40%
to
50%
range,
while
single
screens
were
70%
to
80%,
which
is
good,
but
not
excellent.
The
not-too-happening
response
at
multiplexes
of
metros
isn't
good
news,
since
a
major
chunk
of
revenue
comes
from
plexes
mainly.
Will
the
single
screens
compensate
that
business,
is
to
be
seen.
Akshay
Kumar's
previous
release
Housefull
had
embarked
on
an
electrifying
start
across
the
nation.
In
comparison,
Khatta
Meetha
is
approx.
60%
of
Housefull.
One
key
factor
that
has
gone
against
the
film,
besides
the
lack
of
solid
content
of
course,
is
the
fact
that
the
makers
had
publicised
the
film
as
a
full-on
comedy,
while
Khatta
Meetha
is
a
satire,
with
emphasis
on
drama.
The
misleading
promotion
seems
to
have
sent
out
wrong
signals,
with
several
moviegoers
feeling
dejected.
Khatta
Meetha
has
to
fare
exceedingly
well
on
Saturday
and
Sunday
(at
plexes
as
well
as
single
screens),
if
it
has
to
collect
a
hefty
total
in
its
opening
weekend.
Story first published: Monday, July 26, 2010, 12:46 [IST]