Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam starrer Uri: The Surgical Strike is winning hearts and how. In no time, the Aditya Dhar directorial became a rage amongst the audience. The film throws light on the surgical strike carried out by Indian military against suspected militants in POK. Now, after the box office success, the film has added another feather in the cap. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath recently declared GST-free screening in the state. 'How's The Josh?' After PM Modi, 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' Fever Grips Goa CM Manohar Parrikar And Nirmala Sitharaman: Watch Videos.

In an event in Prayagraj, UP’s CM was quoted saying by ANI, “There is a movie on the surgical strikes 'Uri', cabinet has decided to exempt it from state GST. This film will instill a feeling of nationalism in the youth and the citizens of the country.”

We’re sure this is only going to make the film reach to wider audience in the state. By now, the film has crossed the prestigious Rs 100 crore club at the box office. Today being the eighteenth day after the release, the movie has successfully collected Rs 160.78 at the ticket windows.

On the other hand, the popularity of the film has also found a token of appreciation through the AMUL ad. The brand always makes sure to comment on the current situation through its caricatures and this time it was devoted to the war drama. Indeed, it must be a proud moment for the makers who took immense efforts to materialize it on the silver screen. The film is indeed high on josh on all the fronts and we wonder if it’s the first super-duper hit of the year already!

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