MUMBAI: Singham, has grossed Rs 477 million at the box office in its opening weekend, according to data provided by the film‘s producer Reliance Entertainment.

Released in 2000 screens worldwide on 22 July, Reliance Entertainment said Singham has the second highest opener of the year after Ready.

While the action packed entertainer grossed Rs 442 million domestically (Rs. 309.3 million net), it collected Rs 35 million overseas. 

Singham has achieved the tenth highest domestic opening weekend of all time, Reliance said. After Dabangg (Rs 485 million net), Ready (Rs 420 million net), 3 Idiots (Rs 400 million net), Ghajini (Rs 400 million net in 4 days), Tees Maar Khan (Rs 380 million net), Rajneeti (Rs 340 million net), My Name Is Khan (Rs 320 million net) and Housefull (Rs 315 million net). Singham with a net income of Rs 309.3 million stands at the 10th position.

Said Reliance Entertainment CEO Sanjeev Lamba, "Singham is off to a wonderful start worldwide. The film received an overwhelming response from the audience over the weekend and we hope will continue its successful run all over the world in the weeks to come."

Reliance Entertainment released Singham in 38 countries internationally on 22 July. In its second phase, the film will release in additional 21 countries.

Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham stars Ajay Devgn, Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj.