Chennai Express' takes unprecedented start!

The first biggie of the season, CHENNAI EXPRESS, fetched an unprecedented, mind-blowing start in India and key international markets, where it opened on Thursday evening.

In India, CHENNAI EXPRESS collected Rs 6.75 cr in paid previews, overtaking the record held by 3 IDIOTS, which had collected Rs 2.7 cr.

In UK, CHENNAI EXPRESS collected £ 142,220 in Thursday night previews, setting a new record. It has crossed the preview figures of MY NAME IS KHAN, KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNAA, 3 IDIOTS and EK THA TIGER.

In Australia and New Zealand too, CHENNAI EXPRESS is off to a fabulous start. ?The figures are: Australia A$ 38,315 ... New Zealand NZ$ 8,058.

The trends in USA-Canada are also similar, although the figures are yet to pour in.

CHENNAI EXPRESS is expected to gross fabulous numbers over the weekend.