Balaji Motion Pictures

Balaji Motion Pictures is based in Mumbai in the Balaji House on New Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai. It operates from its head office in Andheri West and has studios in Film City and other locations in Mumbai. In terms of studio facilities, Balaji Motion Pictures is one of the largest film production houses in Mumbai.

Balaji Motion Pictures was set up in 2001 by Hindi television producer Ekta Kapoor with the purpose of venturing into film production. She produced Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, released in 2001 with Govinda and Sushmita Sen in the lead roles. The film was a failure at the box office, collecting {{INRConvert|13|c|nolink=yes}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=207&catName=MjAwMA=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118131623/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=207&catName=MjAwMA=|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-18 |title=Box Office Report of 2001.}} Later, the company produced Kucch To Hai (2003), Krishna Cottage (2004) and Koi Aap Sa (2005), all of which did not fare well at the box office.{{Cite web |url=https://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/oct/18box.htm |title=rediff.com Movies: Bollywood box-office report |website=in.rediff.com|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=27 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027212632/https://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/oct/18box.htm|url-status=live}}

In 2005, the company produced and released Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, which grossed {{INRConvert|21.5|c|nolink=yes}}{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211&catName=MjAwNQ== |title=Kya Kool grossess Rs 21.5 crores|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630155419/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211&catName=MjAwNQ==|archive-date=30 June 2012 |df=dmy-all}} and made it to the top 10 films of 2005.{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_hits |title=Kya Kool in 3 Top hits of 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430083806/http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_hits |archive-date=30 April 2013 |df=dmy}}

In 2007, the company co-produced Shootout at Lokhandwala with Sanjay Gupta. It was a critical and commercial success,{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214 |title=Shoot Out is the biggest hit of Balaji till date|access-date=16 July 2012|archive-date=27 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111027185547/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214|url-status=live}} collecting {{INRConvert|68.17|c|nolink=yes}} worldwide.{{Cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl678528513/weekend/ |title=Shootout at Lokhandwala |website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118082949/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl678528513/weekend/|url-status=live}}

In 2008, the company produced and released C Kkompany, which was a critical and commercial failure.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bo-trade-top5/top-5-rock-on-scores-c-kkompany-chamku-fail/ |title=Top 5: Rock On scores, C Kkompany, Chamku fail : Bollywood News |date=6 September 2008 |website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118082949/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bo-trade-top5/top-5-rock-on-scores-c-kkompany-chamku-fail/|url-status=live}} In the same year, the company co-produced Mission Istanbul and EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega with Sunil Shetty. Both films failed critically and commercially.{{Cite web |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/28box.htm |title=rediff.com Movies: Mission Istanbul, Money Hai flop |website=specials.rediff.com|access-date=16 July 2012|archive-date=9 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509132155/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/28box.htm|url-status=live}} In the same year, the company acquired the distribution rights of Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007){{Cite web |url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/printstory.php?id=3429 |title=Balaji acquires Priyadarshan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa}} and Sarkar Raj (2008) with a deal of almost {{INRConvert|40|c|nolink=yes}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/jun/09-sarkar-raj-balaji-had-nearly-40-crore-at-stake-060801.asp |title=Balaji acquires Ram Gopal's Sarkar Raj |date=7 August 2021|access-date=16 July 2012|archive-date=10 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510054113/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/jun/09-sarkar-raj-balaji-had-nearly-40-crore-at-stake-060801.asp|url-status=live}} The films were both commercially successful, thereby making a step further for Balaji.

In 2010, the company's sub-branded ALT Entertainment, a youth-focused brand, produced a low-budget film, Love Sex aur Dhokha,{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/EntertainmentSection/Entertainment/Love-Sex-Aur-Dhokha-is-very-shocking-Ekta-Kapoor/Article1-520865.aspx |title=Ekta to produce up a different film |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513075141/http://www.hindustantimes.com/EntertainmentSection/Entertainment/Love-Sex-Aur-Dhokha-is-very-shocking-Ekta-Kapoor/Article1-520865.aspx |archive-date=13 May 2013 |df=dmy}} which was a sleeper hit at the box office.{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-love-sex-aur-dhokha-is-bold-but-not-so-beautiful_1360848 |title=LSD a rare to see hit film |date=19 March 2010|access-date=16 July 2012|archive-date=25 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125055459/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-love-sex-aur-dhokha-is-bold-but-not-so-beautiful_1360848|url-status=live}} In the same year, the company released Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, which was also a critical and commercial success.{{cite web |url=http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2010%2FAugust%2FNews_20100804_11 |title=Once Upon a Time is Superhit. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100807110443/http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2010%2FAugust%2FNews_20100804_11 |archive-date=7 August 2010 |df=dmy}} This film marked the company's successful entry into film industry.{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/ekta-kapoors-film-340022.html |title='Once Upon a Time In Mumbaai' releases July 30 |date=31 May 2010 |website=News18|access-date=4 July 2018|archive-date=4 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704212958/https://www.news18.com/news/india/ekta-kapoors-film-340022.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/people/the-return-of-ekta/100775 |title=The return of Ekta |date=8 November 2012 |website=www.fortuneindia.com|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=9 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409210119/https://www.fortuneindia.com/people/the-return-of-ekta/100775|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120422/spectrum/main1.htm |title=The Sunday Tribune – Spectrum|access-date=4 July 2018|archive-date=4 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704182809/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120422/spectrum/main1.htm|url-status=live}}

In 2011, the company marked its entry into Marathi films by producing Taryanche Bait.{{cite web |url=http://daily11.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-ekta-kapoors-marathi-venture-1741834.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117203656/http://daily11.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-ekta-kapoors-marathi-venture-1741834.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-17 |title=Ekta's next in Marathi}} The film was a critical and commercial hit{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/11/apr/21-balajis-1st-marathi-venture-takes-extra-ordinary-opening-041103.asp |title=Ekta's Taryanche Bait takes Extraordinary opening |date=May 2020|access-date=16 July 2012|archive-date=28 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128012641/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/11/apr/21-balajis-1st-marathi-venture-takes-extra-ordinary-opening-041103.asp|url-status=live}} and won many accolades including three awards for Best Film.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/63134.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110119041816/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/63134.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 January 2011 |title=Ekta's marathi venture bags top accolades}} The company also released Shor in the City, a small-budget critically acclaimed film.{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/box-office/shor-in-the-city/all-gross/1403/ |title=Lifetime Box-office collection of Shor in the City.|access-date=18 July 2012|archive-date=18 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118131224/http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/box-office/shor-in-the-city/all-gross/1403/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?lang=hindi&id=615 |title=Review:Shor in the City is a terrific Film.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921090536/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?lang=hindi&id=615|archive-date=21 September 2012 |df=dmy-all}} The same year also saw the release of Ragini MMS, co-produced with Amit Kapoor and Sidhartha M. Jain. The film won the Stardust Award for Best Film, and Ekta Kapoor announced the sequel of the film would be released in 2013, starring Indo-Canadian actress Sunny Leone.{{cite web |url=http://indiawest.com/news/5447-sunny-leone-signs-second-hindi-film.html |title=Sunny Leone signed for Ragini MMS 2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715000440/http://indiawest.com/news/5447-sunny-leone-signs-second-hindi-film.html |archive-date=15 July 2012 |df=dmy}} The company released The Dirty Picture starring Vidya Balan on 2 December 2011. This proved to be a major blockbuster and was regarded as one of the best films of 2011, winning Vidya Balan her first National Award and numerous acting awards of 2011 for her performance. The film won six awards for Best Film.{{Cite news |title=The Dirty Picture Awards: List of Awards won by Hindi movie The Dirty Picture |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/the-dirty-picture/movieawards/61235785.cms |access-date=2023-06-29 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=29 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629195708/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/the-dirty-picture/movieawards/61235785.cms |url-status=live}}

In 2012, the company released its first adult comedy, Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum, sequel to the 2005 hit Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, which was slammed by critics but was a box office success, made on a budget of {{INRConvert|13|c|nolink=yes}} and collecting {{INRConvert|33|c|nolink=yes}} in its first week.{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Koimoi com |date=2012-08-01 |title=Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum 1st 5 Days Box Office Collection |url=https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/kyaa-super-kool-hain-hum-1st-5-days-box-office-collection/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US |archive-date=29 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629195709/https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/kyaa-super-kool-hain-hum-1st-5-days-box-office-collection/ |url-status=live}}

In April 2013, the company released the horror film Ek Thi Daayan, co-produced with Vishal Bhardwaj. It received positive reviews from critics and received 3 out of 5 on average. Jinson John of Indian Box Office stated "Ek Thi Daayan is not that regular Bhootiya story, the plot stands out of them all, it's surely is an experimental plot, but not written by an idiot."{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} The film opened at around 30–40% occupancy, with a better opening in multiplexes rather than single screens, netting around {{INRConvert|18.07|c|nolink=yes}} over the first weekend.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}}

In May 2013, the company released Shootout at Wadala. The film opened to mixed-to-positive reviews. Bollywood Hungama rated the film with {{Rating|5|5|score = }} stars whereas The Times of India rated it {{Rating|4|5}} stars.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/shootout-at-wadala/movie-review/19816630.cms |title=Shootout At Wadala Movie Review |newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118082950/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/shootout-at-wadala/movie-review/19816630.cms|url-status=live}} Made on a shoestring budget of {{INRConvert|26|c|nolink=yes}}, the film grossed {{INRConvert|54.6|c|nolink=yes}} worldwide. The film was declared "average" by Box Office India.{{Cite web |date=2013-05-30 |title=Bollywood box-office report of the week |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/bollywood-box-office-report-week-070059138.html |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US |archive-date=23 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123143331/https://in.search.yahoo.com/?fr2=inr |url-status=live}} In July 2013, the company released Lootera, starring Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh as leads. It opened to positive reviews from critics. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated the film {{Rating|4|5}} stars, saying, "On the whole, LOOTERA is an intrinsically earnest and profoundly heartwarming story that stays in your heart. An absolute must for those who love romantic films or are romantic at heart. This one's a cinematic gem!"{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/548841 |title=Lootera (2012) | Hindi Movie Critic Review By – Bollywood Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=24 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424081200/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/548841 |archive-date=24 April 2012}} Raja Sen of Rediff.com gave it {{Rating|4|5}} stars and noted, "Lootera is a gorgeous, gorgeous film, one that uses its period setting affectionately, with loving detail, and not exploitative as our cinema wont to do."{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-lootera-is-an-absolute-masterpiece/20130704.htm |title=Review: Lootera is an absolute masterpiece |first=Raja |last=Sen |website=Rediff|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118082951/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-lootera-is-an-absolute-masterpiece/20130704.htm|url-status=live}} Meena Iyer of The Times of India assigned the film {{Rating|4|5}} stars and noted, "Lootera is a love saga of yore... You may find this film boring if state-of-the-art, slow romance is not your idea of a movie outing."{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/lootera/movie-review/20890357.cms |title=Lootera Movie Review |newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=3 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203041831/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/20890357.cms|url-status=live}} The film was made on a budget of {{INRConvert|27|c|nolink=yes}} and netted {{INRConvert|38|c|nolink=yes}} worldwide in its lifetime.{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/analysis/Lifetime-Business--Economics-Of-LOOTERA-1549 |title=Lifetime Business & Economics Of LOOTERA|access-date=4 February 2014|archive-date=15 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215163343/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/analysis/Lifetime-Business--Economics-Of-LOOTERA-1549|url-status=live}}

In August 2013, the company released Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, the sequel to one of its most successful films, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/once-upon-ay-time-in-mumbai-dobaara-another-film-to-hit-the-jackpot/414267-8-66.html |title=Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara: Another film to hit the jackpot? |date=17 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817151004/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/once-upon-ay-time-in-mumbai-dobaara-another-film-to-hit-the-jackpot/414267-8-66.html |archive-date=17 August 2013}} The film opened to negative reviews from critics, some of whom slammed it for its poor drafting and execution of storyline.{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Once-Upon-A-Time-In-Mumbaai-Dobaara/Article1-1108821.aspx |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara! – Hindustan Times |date=17 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817121535/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Once-Upon-A-Time-In-Mumbaai-Dobaara/Article1-1108821.aspx |archive-date=17 August 2013}} The film was made on a high budget of {{INRConvert|85|c|nolink=yes}} to {{INRConvert|100|c|nolink=yes}} and collected {{INRConvert|70|c|nolink=yes}} worldwide, thereby netting a loss, and was declared a "flop".{{Cite web |last=Mehta |first=Ankita |date=2013-08-24 |title='Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara' Box Office Collection: Akshay Starrer Earning Declines in Week 2 |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/once-upon-a-time-in-mumbaai-dobaara-box-office-collection-akshay-starrer-earning-declines-in-week-2-501223 |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en |archive-date=29 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629195707/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/once-upon-a-time-in-mumbaai-dobaara-box-office-collection-akshay-starrer-earning-declines-in-week-2-501223 |url-status=live}}

On February 28, 2014, the company released Shaadi Ke Side Effects starring Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan. It opened to positive reviews and collected {{INRConvert|5.7|c|nolink=yes}} on its first day. It grossed {{INRConvert|21.2|c|nolink=yes}} in its opening weekend. It grossed {{INRConvert|70|c|nolink=yes}} worldwide during its lifetime run and was declared "below average" by Box Office India.{{Cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/toptenworldwidegrossers2014#.U2tUa_mSySo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508150134/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/toptenworldwidegrossers2014|url-status=dead |title=Box office collections Jan to April 2014|archive-date=8 May 2014}}

On March 21, 2014, the company released Ragini MMS 2, starring Sunny Leone, the sequel to another successful film of the company, Ragini MMS. Made on a budget of {{INRConvert|18|c|nolink=yes}}, the film opened to mixed reviews from critics and went on to collect {{INRConvert|65|c|nolink=yes}}. The film was a major commercial success and was declared a "hit" by Box Office India.{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sonakshi-alia-arjun-at-ektas-success-bash-for-ragini-mms-2-main-tera-hero-1474283.html |title=Sonakshi, Alia, Arjun at Ekta's success bash for Ragini MMS 2, Main Tera Hero |date=10 April 2014 |website=Firstpost|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118082950/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sonakshi-alia-arjun-at-ektas-success-bash-for-ragini-mms-2-main-tera-hero-1474283.html|url-status=live}}

On April 4, 2014, the company released Main Tera Hero, starring Varun Dhawan as the protagonist, directed by David Dhawan. It received positive reviews from critics. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated it {{Rating|3.5|5}} stars, and wrote "On the whole, Main Tera Hero is a wild, wacky, madcap entertainer that has the unmistakable stamp of the master of entertainers – David Dhawan. An over-the-top plot, humor quotient and performances are three aces the film stands on. The film should work well with admirers of typical Bollywood masalathons, also because Varun Dhawan pulls off the act with flamboyance and bowls you over with an uproarious act in this zany entertainer. Go, have fun and laugh out loud!"{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/590526 |title=Main Tera Hero (2014) | Hindi Movie Critic Review By – Bollywood Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=16 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616083828/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/590526 |archive-date=16 June 2013}} Srijana Mitra Das of The Times of India gave the movie {{Rating|3.5|5}} stars, saying, "Main Tera Hero is a pav bhaji picture, quick, spicy, hot. It has the depth of a comic strip but it also has its neon-shaded fun. For those who want a light laugh, here's your boy."{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} Made on a budget of {{INRConvert|42.5|c|nolink=yes}}, the movie went on to collect {{INRConvert|77|c|nolink=yes}} worldwide and was declared a "hit" by Box Office India.

On May 30, 2014, the company released the small-budget film Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi, co-produced by Bejoy Nambiar.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} It opened to mixed reviews from critics and also failed to collect at the box office. It collected a mere {{INRConvert|3|c|nolink=yes}}, thereby recovering its costs.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}}

In June 2014, the company released Ek Villain co-starring celebrities Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh. It opened up to positive reviews from critics. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama awarded the movie 4/5 stars and wrote, "On the whole, Ek Villain is a stylish, spellbinding and terrifying edge-of-the-seat thriller. It's a step forward in this genre, without a doubt. A sure-shot winner!"{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/585331 |title=The Villain (2014) | Hindi Movie Critic Review By – Bollywood Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=1 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801181302/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/585331 |archive-date=1 August 2013}} Radita Tandon from Filmfare gave the film {{Rating|4|5}} stars and noted that, "Though indulgent in parts, Ek Villain packs in a punch. Copy of a Korean film or not, it's 'good' paisa vasool entertainment. Make it your weekend watch."{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} Meena Iyer of The Times of India gave the film {{Rating|3|5}} stars, stating that "You cannot fault the scale of Ek Villain or berate its lead star cast. But you wish you could celebrate this thriller like you did Suri's last movie outing Aashiqui 2."{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} The film, made on a budget of {{INRConvert|35|c|nolink=yes}}, went on to collect {{INRConvert|105.05|c|nolink=yes}} in India{{Cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office-bollywood-films-of-2014/ |title=Ek Villain is first for Balaji to enter 100 crore club|access-date=11 November 2014|archive-date=24 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024072441/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office-bollywood-films-of-2014/|url-status=live}} and grossed {{INRConvert|135|c|nolink=yes}} (approx.) with a distributor share of {{INRConvert|49.75|c|nolink=yes}} itself in India.{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/kickmakesittwo100croresharefilmsforsalmankhan#.VBL3CZSSxJk |title=Ek Villain makes 49.75 crore share for its distributors|access-date=11 November 2014|archive-date=1 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001231117/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/kickmakesittwo100croresharefilmsforsalmankhan#.VBL3CZSSxJk|url-status=live}} The film was declared a "super hit" by Box Office India.

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