'War' unstoppable at BO, rakes in Rs 276 cr during third week
The Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff-starrer had entered the Rs 100 crore club on its third day.
By ET Online and Agencies |
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'War' has created seven new records including being a Gandhi Jayanti release, a film released in Navratri and the highest-grossing first 3-day for Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Siddharth Anand, who is the director.
Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff-starrer 'War' has already been named this year's second-highest grosser.
Continuing its upward streak at the box-office, the action-thriller crossed the Rs 275 crore mark, raking in Rs 276.40 crore.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the film's earnings, saying, "#War witnesses the normal weekday decline... Goes past Rs 275 cr... Next target: Rs 300 cr... #War [#Hindi; Week 2] Fri 7.10 cr, Sat 11.20 cr, Sun 13.20 cr, Mon 4.40 cr. Total: Rs 264.40 cr. Including #Tamil + #Telugu: Rs 276.40 cr. #India biz."
#War witnesses the normal weekday decline... Goes past ₹ 275 cr... Next target: ₹ 300 cr... #War [#Hindi; Week 2] F… https://t.co/H6MPcoGkhA
'War's weekend collections on Friday, Saturday and Sunday stood at Rs 7.10 crore, Rs 11.20 crore, and Rs 13.20 crore respectively.
The film on its opening day had minted Rs 51.60 crore, followed by Rs 23.10 crore on day 2.
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'War' is the fifth project by Yash Raj Films to cross Rs 100 crore plus net box-office collection on the third day, after 'Dhoom 3', 'Sultan', 'Tiger Zinda Hai' and 'Thugs of Hindostan'.
The high-octane film that also stars Vaani Kapoor, shows the two male superstars pitted in a massive showdown.
National Film Awards: Vicky Kaushal Shines; Ayushmann, 'Andhadhun' Win Big; Guj Film 'Hellaro' Is Year's Best
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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.
