'Gabbar Is Back' rakes in Rs.13.05 crore on opening day

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar's much talked about Bollywood project “Gabbar is Back” has received an opening of Rs.13.05 crore.

The film, released on Friday, marks the second collaboration of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali along with co-producer Shabinaa Khan.

According to a statement, the film's box office performance saw a solid and steady growth on Friday evening and night shows.

Based on a common man waging war against corruption, the film features Akshay along with Shruti Hassan, Sunil Grover, Suman Talwar and a friendly appearance by Kareena Kapoor Khan.

The film has been directed by Krish.