Bollywood is in love with content driven films, especially biopics. Well, it will not be wrong to say that every month a movie based on real life makes it to the silverscreen. And the latest one is none other than filmmaker Tushar Hiranandani's, Saand Ki Aankh starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar. The actors play the role of shooter dadis namely Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar in this real-life story. Having said that, despite good reviews and ah-mazing content, the film failed to mint moolah in its first weekend at the ticket window. But now, the movie has buckled up and has shown a massive growth in the box office collection. Saand Ki Aankh Movie Review: Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar's Film is Delightful, Charming and Inspiring.
Going by the latest reports, this women empowerment film has collected Rs. 3.19 crore on Monday. The movie which started slow by collecting Rs. 48 lakhs on day 1 Friday, Rs. 1.08 crore on day 2 and then just Rs. 91 lakhs on day 3, has shown tremendous growth on its first Monday. The movie's four day total stands at Rs. 5.66 crore. One of the main reason of this shooting growth can be word of mouth and ofourse the national holiday factor. Taapsee Pannu Responds to Saand Ki Aankh Controversy, Asks Why Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots Casting Wasn't Questioned.
Saand Ki Anakh was not a solo release as it clashed with Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 4 and Rajkummar Rao-Mouni Roy starrer Made In China. Going by how three big releases locked horns with each other, SKA has done exceptionally well at the box office. Due to its content, the film is already declared tax free in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi.
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