11 November,2018 10:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A still from Thugs Of Hindostan
Thugs of Hindostan has crossed Rs 100 crore in just 3 days. This out and out family entertainer created box office history on Day one as it collected an all time record breaking Rs 52.25 crore nett (Hindi + Tamil+ Telugu) on the national holiday. The Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Diwali extravaganza collected Rs 22.75 crore nett (Hindi) on Saturday. It also collected Rs 0.75 crore from its Tamil and Telugu versions. The 3 day total collection of the film including Tamil and Telugu is at a huge Rs 105 crore nett.
On its opening day, Thugs shattered all previous opening day box office records in the history of Bollywood and it also became the first ever film to cross the Rs 50 crore nett mark on a single day.
The previous record was Rs 40.35 crores of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo if we count outright Hindi films only and Rs 41 crores net if we include box office legend Baahubali - The Conclusion. Thugs of Hindostan is also the highest single day in history as it beats the Sunday numbers of Sanju.
The film has slayed in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar circuits with multiplexes collecting earth-shattering numbers and single screens running house full across both circuits.
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The high octane action adventure is set on the high seas and boasts of jaw-dropping, never seen before visual spectacles. The film is set to have a huge weekend as audiences are enjoying the visual spectacle. The film brings together two of the biggest icons of Hindi cinema Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan for the first time on big screen, making it a must watch movie for Hindi film lovers worldwide. It also stars Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh in key roles.
Also Read: Thugs Of Hindostan Box Office Collection Day 2: Aamir, Amitabh Starrer Earns Rs 29 Crores
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