MUMBAI: Dangal, the action-thriller drama of Bollywood’s perfectionist Aamir Khan, has reached the Rs 300-mark in 13 days, entering into the 300cr club which is considered as Bollywood’s most coveted and exclusive club.
Dangal is the second movie of Aamir which to reach the club. His first film to cross Rs 300cr was PK (2014) opposite Anushka Sharma.
The 300 cr-club is currently dominated by four big hits. Salman Khan’s Sultan (2016) rules the club while another movie, Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) is on second. Aamir Khan’s PK is on third and now Dangal has entered the club. Let’s see if this movie makes it to the top spot.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the big news on his Twitter account and tweeted the breakdown of ‘Dangal’s performance at the domestic box-office.
“#Dangal milestones…Crossed Rs 50 cr – Day 2, Rs 100 cr – Day 3, Rs 150 cr – Day 5, Rs 200 cr – Day 8, Rs 250 cr – Day 10, Rs 300 cr – Day 13,” Taran said in a tweet.
The 51-year-old actor’s latest offer Dangal, is also fairing well at the global box-office
Aamir Khan’s previous blockbuster hit PK had crossed the 300cr mark in 17 days, while ‘Dangal’ only took 13 days to achieve the feat
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister of New Delhi, Manish Sisodia announced that the movie will be made tax free in the Indian capital. The film is already tax-free in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
“#Dangal movie would be tax-free in Delhi cinemas. Orders issued. It’s an inspiring movie to promote sports-spirit by @aamir_khan,” said Manish, who also heads the entertainment department of the Delhi Government.
