Fast & Furious 8 did good business on its paid previews with collections around 5.50 crore as per early estimates though the final number will depend on where tha Telugu and Tamil versions end at. It was just a half day release but it has still managed to open better than all the Hindi films this year barring Raees, Jolly LLB 2, Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Kaabil. No other Hindi film has managed to cross the 5 crore nett mark on day one. XXX - Return Of Xander Cage also had paid previews earlier this year and it had grossed 2.23 crore nett but that was an evening release while this is afternoon.

Fast & Furious 8 is the biggest Hollywood brand in India if we go by collections of the previous films but its hard to judge the film on its Wednesday collections as its not a complete release. Today will give a better idea where it stands and how it compares with biggest opening days for Hollywood in India. The last film had grossed 12 crore nett on day one but it was a holiday. That was the highest opening for a Hollywood release in India but that may be a bit too much too expect from Fast & Furious 8 as it has probably consumed some of its first day audience in the paid previews.

The Hindi release Begum Jaan will open on Friday but thats unlikely to give much competition to Fast & Furious 8.