Powered by its' Koi Bhi Insaan Chota Nahi Hota' promise, and the unbeatable charisma of actor Amitabh Bachchan, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) on Sony Television Network, has got a block-buster opening of 5.24 TVRs (television ratings point), in the top 3 metros Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkata.

The grand opening of KBC 2011 has catapulted Sony to the No.1 position in these 3 cities, said an official spokesperson on Friday.

"With the excellent performance of KBC and continued dream run of ‘Bade Achche Lagte Hain' and ‘Saas Bina Sasuraal', Sony has firmly established its leadership position, " said the spokesperson.

With this opening, KBC-2011 has become the first non-fiction show to open above 5 TVR this year on any Hindi GEC. In its opening week, Kaun Banega Crorepati is the # 1 show in the 3 metros and biggest launch of the year, claimed the channel.

Sneha Rajani, Senior EVP and Business Head, Sony Entertainment Television said, "KBC'c core promise of ‘koi bhi insaan chota nahin hota' and the magnetic pull of the legendary Mr. Bachchan makes KBC the most popular show on Indian Television. We are delighted with the performance of KBC.

"These numbers show that we have yet again touched a chord with our viewers. The impressive opening numbers for KBC is an emphatic endorsement of our promise of delivering wholesome family entertainment has worked across the length and breadth of the country."

Last season of Kaun Banega Crorepati had opened at 5.3 TVR in 3 metros according to the TAM mid-week data for the 42 of TAM 2010.

At HSM level, the last season of KBC had recorded a block-buster opening of 6.2 TVRs.

While the numbers from the rest of the market are awaited which will be out next Wednesday/Thursday the present numbers are even more impressive considering the time slot this season has been changed to 8.30 pm from its original 9 pm slot and also the show's duration has increased from 1 hour to 1 ½ hours.