Saif Ali Khan’s maiden production Love Aaj Kal, which is also Imtiaz Ali's latest offing, has opened to packed houses. In many places, the movie, which has released in over 1800 screens, overtook last year's record set by Ghajini.

"The opening's on par with Ghajini. In the overseas, the film will be one of the biggest hits," maintains trade analyst.

“The film's appeal may be restricted to the youth due to its content and treatment by writer-director Imtiaz Ali, but its not something actor-producer Saif Ali Khan and he need to worry about. The major chunk of the movie going audience in India is made up of youngsters and the film appeals to them”, a trade analyst told reportedly.

"Even though few over the age of forty may like it, it will be strongly patronized by women for its emotions, an advantage even Ghajini didn't enjoy," he adds.