Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer 'Dream Girl' rakes in Rs 10.05 cr on first day, becomes actor's biggest-ever opener

The film also stars Nushrat Bharucha in pivotal role.

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In the poster, Ayushmann Khurrana can be seen sitting on a scooter wearing a yellow coloured saree over a white tee with a set of bangles and rubber slippers.
Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer 'Dream Girl' has opened to positive reviews from critics and has been receiving immense love at Box Office as well. The film which release on Friday minted Rs 10.05 crores on its first day, and became Khurrana's biggest opener till date. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to announce the same.

The film in which the 'Vicky Donor' actor can be seen pretending as a seductive tele-caller Pooja, was also the biggest opener in comparison to several mid-range films like 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' which raked in Rs 8.20 crores on the first day, 'Luka Chuppi' which earned Rs 8.01 crores and 'Chhichhore' Rs 7.32 crores.




Ever since the makers unveiled the poster of the film, fans were too excited to watch the star act like a woman on the silver screen.

In the poster, the National Award recipient can be seen sitting on a scooter wearing a yellow coloured saree over a white tee with a set of bangles and rubber slippers.


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Apart from Ayushmann, Anu Kapoor will be seen playing the role of the lead actor's father while Nushrat Bharucha will be seen romancing the actor.

Backed by Ekta Kapoor, the film is being helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa.

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After a three-month delay due to the model code of conduct that was in force during the General Elections, the 66th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. Following much deliberation, the juries presented the list of winners to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar.

Top winners of the awards that honour the Indian film industry marvels included films like 'Padmaavat', 'Andhadhun' and 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.

Another notable fact about this year's awards is that the Best Actor award was shared by two.

Here's a round-up of who won what at this year's National Film Awards.

After a three-month delay due to the model code of conduct that was in force during the General Elections, the 66th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. Following much deliberation, the jur..
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Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte-starrer 'Andhadhun' bagged the award for Best Hindi Film. The Indian crime-thriller is directed by Sriram Raghavan was a box-office success running to packed houses.

The film also took home an award in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.

Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte-starrer 'Andhadhun' bagged the award for Best Hindi Film. The Indian crime-thriller is directed by Sriram Raghavan was a box-office success running to packed..
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This year's National Award For Best Actor was shared by two B-town celebs who put up a remarkable performance. Actor Vicky Kaushal and Ayushmann Khurrana shared the award for their work in the films 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and 'Andhadhun'.

This year's National Award For Best Actor was shared by two B-town celebs who put up a remarkable performance. Actor Vicky Kaushal and Ayushmann Khurrana shared the award for their work in the films ..
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Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' took home three awards, and shared one. The Aditya Dhar directorial bagged the award for Best Director, Best Background Music and Best Sound Design.

Kaushal bagged the Best Actor award for the film which he shared with 'Andhadhun' actor Ayushmann Khurrana.

Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' took home three awards, and shared one. The Aditya Dhar directorial bagged the award for Best Director, Best Background Music and Best Sound Design. K..
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Actress Surekha Sikri bagged the award for Best Actress In A Supporting Role for the film 'Badhaai Ho'.

The Amit Sharma directorial also won the Award for a Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Actress Surekha Sikri bagged the award for Best Actress In A Supporting Role for the film 'Badhaai Ho'.The Amit Sharma directorial also won the Award for a Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Actress Keerthi Suresh was given the National Award for best actress for the film 'Mahanati'.

Suresh plays the role of Savitri, an admired South Indian actress who goes through a series of tragic incidents in her life. When she fails to cope with them all and lands in depression, she resorts to alcohol.

Actress Keerthi Suresh was given the National Award for best actress for the film 'Mahanati'.Suresh plays the role of Savitri, an admired South Indian actress who goes through a series of tragic inci..
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Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Padman' won the National Award for Best Film on a social cause.

The R. Balki directorial also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Radhika Apte in pivotal roles. The film is based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social entrepreneur from Coimbatore, who introduced low-cost sanitary napkins.

Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Padman' won the National Award for Best Film on a social cause.The R. Balki directorial also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Radhika Apte in pivotal roles. The film is based on the lif..
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Aditya Dhar took home the National Award for Best Director this year. The 36-year-old was feted for the film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.

Besides being a director, Dhar is also a writer and lyricist popular for films like 'Kabul Express', 'Tezz' and 'Aakrosh'.

In an interview to the Times of India, Dhar said that the award has come to him after 15 years of failures, rejections and hard work. While thanking the team of 'Uri', Dhar said that his award is dedicated to the brave soldiers of the Indian army.

Aditya Dhar took home the National Award for Best Director this year. The 36-year-old was feted for the film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.Besides being a director, Dhar is also a writer and lyricist po..
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Padmaavat' shone as the National Film Awards were announced. The film that starred Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles, was recognised in the choreography and music direction categories.

Bhansali took home the award for Best Music Director. Jyothi D Tommaar and Kruti Mahesh Madya turned winners in the Best Choreography category for the song 'Ghoomar'.

Singer Arijit Singh won the award for Best Playback Singer (Male) for this film.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Padmaavat' shone as the National Film Awards were announced. The film that starred Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles, was recognised in ..
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Gujarati film 'Hellaro' took home the National Award for Best Feature Film this year. The Abhishek Shah directorial is based on the life of Kutchi women.

Gujarati film 'Hellaro' took home the National Award for Best Feature Film this year. The Abhishek Shah directorial is based on the life of Kutchi women.

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