Kabir Singh might be the most debated-over film that we have seen in the longest time. But there is no debate over the fact that the Shahid Kapoor-Kiara Advani starrer is a box office winner. The movie has passed the Monday box office test with flying colours. On its fourth day of the run, Kabir Singh earned Rs 17.54 crores. On its opening day, the movie broke records for Shahid Kapoor and became his highest solo opener with Rs 20.21 crores. The number increased over the next two days with the movie raking in Rs 22.71 crores and Rs 27.91 crores on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Kabir Singh: Before Shahid Kapoor’s Film, These Movies of Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Dhanush Were Accused of Glorifying Toxic Masculinity!
Kabir Singh stands strong with a total of Rs 88.37 crores after Monday. The numbers are only going to get better for the movie. Be sure that the controversial film will cross Rs 100 crores in no time. Shahid and Kiara are certainly on cloud 9.
This won't be Shahid's first brush with controversial movies. His films like Padmaavat and Udta Punjab released amidst severe backlash from certain sects of the society. Seems like Shahid and controversy are a good pair.
Check Out the Trailer of Kabir Singh:
Kabir Singh the official remake of the Telugu blockbuster, Arjun Reddy. The movie narrates the story of a heartbroken surgeon who is on the path of self-destruction due to alcoholism, drug abuse and anger issues. The movie has sparked a debate amongst the netizen as many found the portrayal of toxic masculinity problematic. But the number of people who have loved the movie is even bigger. Let us see what will be the final amount after the movie finishes its run.
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