Aamir Khan's Christmas release 'Dangal', which also stars Fatima Sana Sheikh, Sanya Malhotra and Sakshi Tanwar in lead roles, is roaring at the domestic box-office with collections of over Rs 176 crore. But the movie's glorious run is not just limited to India. The sports drama, co-written and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is also winning hearts overseas.
Also Read: 'Dangal' box-office collection Day 6: Aamir Khan film races towards the 200-crore mark'Dangal' has crossed the Rs 100-crore mark and its collections till Wednesday read an impressive Rs 102.25 crore. This is not the final figure as some screens are yet to report their collections. What's interesting is here is that a film like 'Dangal,' having a Haryanvi setting, has found place in the hearts of international audience, which is primarily a market for formulaic Bollywood films.
Also Read: Dangal ReviewThe worldwide collection of 'Dangal', including its domestic figures, now stands at an astounding figure of over Rs 288 crore. With the film continuing its miraculous run, one can expect 'Dangal' to make its way to the Rs 300-crore club by Thursday itself.
'Dangal,' a biopic on Indian coach and wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, hit the screens on December 23, 2016 and is the last big Bollwood release of the year.