Aamir Khan starrer Dangal is on its way to become the first Indian film to cross Rs 1,000 crore mark at China box-office. The movie stands at a total collection of Rs 992 crore after 4 weeks of run in China.
“Dangal is now the top-30 highest grossers of all time in China, competing with the biggest of Hollywood release through the years,” tweeted trade expert Joginder Tuteja. The movie stayed at number 1 position, in terms of collection at the box-office, beating behind big releases like Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Alien Covenant.
The sports drama raked in Rs 13.50 crore on its 4th Wednesday (31 May). With extraordinary business in China, the film now stands at a worldwide total of Rs 1769 crore.
Dangal went pass SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus Baahubali 2 and became the highest grosser Indian film. However, Baahubali 2 is still to hit screens in China. The movie is expected to bring in good numbers from China.
Dangal saw an escalated buzz in China since its release at the Beijing Film Festival earlier this year. Aamir Khan’s previous releases - PK, 3 Idiots and Dhoom 3 also did very well in China. PK became the first Indian film to go past Rs 100 crore at a foreign territory.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Zaira Wasim, Sakshi Tanwar in key roles. The movie has been produced by Diney Pictures India, UTV Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions.
The film has brought in great returns for the producers and distributors associated with the film. Made at a budget of Rs 70 crore, Dangal has earned over Rs 1,000 crore for the producers and distributors.