'Dishoom' off to a flyer at box office, mints Rs 11.5 cr

MUMBAI: Rohit Dhawan's " Dishoom", starring Varun Dhawan, John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez, has managed to enthrall Indian audiences. The action-adventure film has minted Rs 11.05 crore on its opening day.

"Dishoom", which released on Friday, opened to fantastic reviews and has proved to be a complete entertainer by garnering a thumbs up from the audience, read a statement.

Apart from them, the film also stars Akshaye Khanna in a negative role.

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and presented by Eros International, "Dishoom" revolves around India's top batsman, who goes missing in the Middle East and two police officials from either side of the Arabian Sea team up for a 36-hour manhunt.


Picture: Dishoom (Facebook)

Meanwhile, "Dishoom" has been banned in Pakistan.

#Dishoom Fri ? 11.05 cr. India biz... Biz should grow on Sat + Sun to post a healthy weekend total.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 30, 2016

"Really upset that 'Dishoom' is banned in Pakistan. I don't think the film eventually shows any country in a bad light. It's a wrong decision," Varun tweeted.

#Dishoom takes UAE-GCC by storm... Thu AED 900k, Fri AED 1.1 million. Total: AED 2 million [? 3.63 cr]. EXCELLENT!

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 30, 2016
 

Also read: 'Dishoom' review: An ideal watch for John & Varun fans