R. Balki's 'Shamitabh' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and Akshara Haasan opened with a mixed review.

On Friday the film minted Rs. 3.5 crore, on Saturday it increased to Rs. 5 crore and on Sunday the movie remained in the same brackets by grossing Rs. 4.25 crore. Making its total collection around Rs. 12.75 crore.

Though the film was speculated to earn at least Rs. 20 crore, Big B is happy with the reviews.   

Sr. Bachchan wrote on his blog, "Reading the reviews on 'Shamitabh' gives credence to the film, the thought and the performance…and that is most gratifying for the artiste…many varied colours are painted, but what remains without any doubt is the effort and the execution of that which has been elusive, for most."