Action works for Akshay, 'Rowdy Rathore' earns Rs.29.8 cr

"Rowdy Rathore" is Akshay's widest release so far on 2,800 screens in the country, said a statement. Made on a budget of Rs.45 crore, the film released Friday and grossed Rs.15.10 crore on the opening day.

Directed by Prabhu Deva and co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala, the film marked Akshay's return to a full-fledged action role after seven years.u00a0Apart from entertaining audiences with raw action, Akshay is seen romancing Sonakshi Sinha in the film.u00a0