Zero box office prediction: Shah Rukh Khan's movie to have excellent opening, say trade experts

Shah Rukh Khan's Zero is set to be released on December 21 and has huge hype around it. The movie is being talked about for various reasons, and it is being said that Zero will have a huge opening day collection at the box office.

Directed by Aanand L Rai, Zero is one of the most anticipated movies of this year. It is blessed with a powerful star-cast, a critically acclaimed director, special appearances by popular stars, and already hit songs.

Two of the major cameos in the movie are that of Salman Khan and late Sridevi. Hence, apart from SRK fans, followers of these two celebs would also be interested in watching the movie. Zero has been creating the right buzz with its makers leaving no stone unturned to promote the film.

Shah Rukh, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma have been relentlessly promoting the movie at various venues, and also on social media. Trailer of Zero had also hit the right chord with the audience, and since then, it is being said that this will be one of Shah Rukh's biggest opener at the box office.

Advance booking of Zero has witnessed excellent response, and tickets were sold in some of the major cities like hot cakes. Many trade experts have been talking about the impressive advance booking that the film witnessed and predicted that Zero will be the actor's one of the highest opening day grossing movie.

Although it might not be able to beat the box office record of Happy New Year that had collected Rs 44 crore on first day, Zero is expected to set the box office ringing from day 1 itself.

With an estimated screen count of around 4,000 screens across India, Zero is expected to collect Rs 25-30 crore at the Indian box office on day 1, which is certainly an excellent start.

Also read: Shah Rukh Khan on Zero: More than me, Anushka Sharma's character will really stand out [Exclusive interview]

See what some of the trade experts have to say about Zero:

Sumit Kadel: #Zero is witnessing Superlative Advance booking in Delhi-NCR territory, with more 3 days left for the Advance zero is all set to take one of the biggest Opening of 2018 in Delhi-NCR region & might become the highest looking at the current advance scenario @aanandlrai @iamsrk.

Girish Johar: Advances of #Zero is very GOOOD ! It is set to take a flying start at the BO.

Rohit Jaiswal: HISTORIC ADVANCE FOR #Zero here in KOLKATA..... it's Monday today and Majority of Shows already in FAST FILLING MODE.... Day 1 BENGAL shud Touch 3.5cr.