Salman Khan starrer Bharat was released on the festival of Eid. The film on an opening day has recorded smashing numbers at the box office.
The period drama helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar as created history by collecting a hefty amount of Rs 42.30 crore on its first day. The film has beaten the record of Salman’s 2015 release Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Rs 40.35 crore). It has emerged as the biggest opener of his career.
Bharat has entered Rs 100 crore club by collecting Rs 26.70 cr. on Saturday thereby taking the collection to 122.20 cr
Now the movie has become the second highest grosser of 2019 and still, the collection is running. The movie on its sixth day collected Rs 9.20 cr taking the total to ₹ 159.30 cr.
#Bharat eyes ₹ 175 cr+ in its *extended* Week 1… Wed 42.30 cr, Thu 31 cr, Fri 22.20 cr, Sat 26.70 cr, Sun 27.90 cr, Mon 9.20 cr. Total: ₹ 159.30 cr. India biz… The crucial World Cup cricket match [#INDvPAK #CWC19] will make a big dent in biz on coming Sun [16 June].
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 11, 2019
Top 5 highest grossing films… 2019 releases…
1. #UriTheSurgicalStrike
2. #Bharat [still running]
3. #Kesari
4. #TotalDhamaal
5. #GullyBoy
As on 11 June 2019. Hindi films. Nett BOC. India biz.— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 11, 2019
The movie is now eying Rs 175 crore on the days to come.
Bharat received positive and rave reviews from film critics across the country. The word of mouth, too, is favorable, which encouraged on-spot bookings and helped it stay strong throughout the day.
The movie stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. It also features Sunil Grover, Jackie Shroff, Disha Patani and Tabu in important roles, among others. The film is an official adaptation of the 2014 South Korean drama Ode To My Father.
