Thugs of Hindostan has broken several records on its opening day itself. The amir khan and Amitabh Bachan starter earned Rs 52.25 crore, which is the highest collection for any Hindi film on Day 1. Thugs have also become the biggest Yash Raj opener along with getting the highest collection for any Diwali release to date. As per trade figures, Thugs of Hindostan has slain the box office in the north Indian circuits, namely in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Thugs of Hindostan director Vijay Krishna Acharya said, "Thugs of Hindostan is the quintessential Hindi movie that we love to watch with our friends and family. We were lucky to get two of the biggest stars of our generation to come together for an out and out masala Diwali entertainer and we are humbled and ecstatic with the love and appreciation that audiences have showered on Thugs to help the film create box office history on day one. We are thrilled to see that audiences across age groups are loving Thugs of Hindostan and have made our film a part of their Diwali plans. We made Thugs with a vision to provide a pure festive entertainer for the entire family and this result is extremely gratifying for all of us at YRF."
