Shah Rukh Khan's return to the cinemas after four years has been grand and ‘Pathaan’ is setting the box office on fire in India and worldwide. On Day 3, the Siddharth Anand directorial earned almost Rs 150 crore at the domestic box office. Meanwhile, it crossed the Rs 300-crore mark worldwide in just three days!
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared on Twitter, ‘#Pathaan crosses ₹ 300 Crs Gross at the WW Box office in 3 days.’
In India, the film is estimated to have earned between Rs 34 to Rs 36 crore on the third day.
Ramesh Bala's tweet read, ‘#Pathaan Day 3 All-India Early estimates is Rs 34 to 36 Crs Nett (sic).’
Producers Guild of India has expressed gratitude to all the state governments for maintaining law and order, and ensuring peaceful release of Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film. The spy thriller had faced boycott calls over the song ‘Besharam Rang’ ahead of its release on January 25.
‘Your efforts in safeguarding the sanctity of cinema so that it can entertain India and Indians has boosted the confidence of the Indian film industry,’ the statement read.
The guild, which has around 150 production banners as members, said the success of ‘Pathaan’ is ‘one of hope that makes us believe that the power of love can triumph over everything.’
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