The Accidental Prime Minister, which presents Manmohan Singh's tenure in office, collected Rs 4.5 crore in India, where protests were staged by Congress activists in some parts. "The first day collection of 'The Accidental Prime Minister' is Rs 4.5 crore. Eastern sector had disturbances with the release," a statement from the film's presenter, Pen Studios, said.

Actor Anupam Kher, who plays Manmohan Singh in the film, tweeted on Saturday: "An appeal to the authorities to stop a section of people who are indulging in acts of violence and hooliganism during the screening of our film 'The Accidental Prime Minister'. Also a call out to other sections of people who believe in selective outrage towards Freedom Of Expression."