NEW DELHI: Eros International Media Ltd has announced an opening weekend collection of Rs 134 million worldwide for Vicky Donor.

Director Shoojit Sircar’s light hearted take at the taboo attached to infertility and artificial insemination has grossed over Rs 114 million in India (net ollection: Rs 79.3 million) and Rs 20 million overseas.

Produced by Eros International and JA Entertainment, Vicky Donor is actor John Abraham’s foray as a producer. The film released across 600 plus screens worldwide on 20 April and has done especially well in metros.

Eros senior VP-Distribution-India Nandu Ahuja said, “We are very happy with the audience as well as critics’ reactions to Vicky Donor. Sunday’s collections showed a 91% jump over Friday figures. The film created a positive buzz right from the launch of its trailer and has delivered on audience expectations. With its unusual subject, characters and dialogues, we are hoping for repeat viewings and a promising run at the box office".

Added Eros International Plc president – marketing & distribution Pranab Kapadia, “This is an encouraging response considering small films don‘t find much favour with audiences in the overseas markets. Box office performances like this will give a platform for other small but high concept films to release”.

Vicky Donor marks Eros International’s synergy with John Abraham’s JA Entertainment, Rising Sun Films and Rampage Motion Pictures. The film stars veteran actor Annu Kapoor along with debutants Ayushyamann Khurrana and Yami Gautam. Supporting cast includes Dolly Ahluwalia, Kamlesh Gill, Jayanta Das and Swaroopa Ghosh.