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Ayushmann Khurrana’s Andhadhun crosses Rs 300 cr mark at China box office

Press Trust of India | By
Apr 22, 2019 09:19 PM IST

Ayushmann Khurrana’s thriller Andhadhun is doing stellar business at the China box office. The film has earned Rs 300 crore.

Thriller drama Andhadhun emerged a major box office draw in China raking in a record collection of over Rs 300 crore (USD 43.4 million), the makers announced Monday. The film, featuring Tabu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte and Anil Dhawan in key roles, is a murder drama at the centre of which is a pianist who may or may not be blind.

Ayushmann Khurrana at the 2019 Brand Vision Awards in Mumbai.(IANS)
Ayushmann Khurrana at the 2019 Brand Vision Awards in Mumbai.(IANS)

Produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Matchbox Pictures, Andhadhun, which released in China as The Piano Player is directed by Sriram Raghavan, known for his dark films such as Ek Hasina Thi and Badlapur.

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Andhadhun was one of the best reviewed and best performing films of India last year. The film has now become the third highest ever Hindi language film after Dangal and Secret Superstar, Ajit Andhare, Chief Operating Officer, Viacom18 Motion Pictures said.

 

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“I am delighted that the approach of picking unusual stories stands rewarded not only in India and diaspora market but with a completely new market and audience in China. An Indian film has exceeded Hollywood tent-poles like Shazam!. “This success also dispels the belief that Hindi films need to have a social issue to succeed in China box office. It’s a great moment for Indian cinema,” Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios told PTI.

Ayushmann said he feels both “overwhelmed” and “humbled” to see Andhadhun becoming a Rs 300 crore blockbuster in the neighbouring country.

“The people of the country has loved our devilishly clever thriller directed by one of India’s finest filmmakers Sriram Raghavan and the credit goes to him for his vision to redefine the thriller genre.

“Andhadhun is making India proud and I’m delighted to contribute in this huge cinematic moment for India. It feels great to be appreciated for your hard work not just in India but also in China. They have really showered a lot of appreciation for my craft and I just can’t thank them enough. I wish I get the chance to travel to China soon and meet as many people as possible and just say thank you,” the actor said in a statement.

China has emerged as a huge market for Indian films in recent years, with Aamir Khan’s Dangal, Salman Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Irrfan Khan’s Hindi Medium doing well.

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