“Dangal” gets off to flying start

Christmas is surely Aamir Khan's lucky charm, as the actor's latest film “Dangal” collected Rs 64 crores in two days in India alone upon release. Aamir's film opened in theatres on December 23 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, and on the second day collected Rs 34. 82 Crores, to add to the 29Cr debut. 

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh said after “Taare Zameen Par”, “Ghajini”, “3 Idiots”, “Dhoom: 3” and “PK”, with Dangal, “Aamir Khan's success ratio during Christmas remains per cent.” 

The film also made a strong start in the US and UK. 

“Dangal” chronicles the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat who hoped to win a gold medal for India in wrestling. He coached his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat to fulfill his dream. The film charts Mahavir Phogat and Geeta and Babita journey in the sport of wrestling and their success story - Geeta fulfilled her father's dream in 2010 Commonwealth Games. Babita won silver at the same event.

Fatima Sana Sahikh plays Geeta while Sanya Malhotra portrays the role of Babita. Aamir plays Mahavir Phogat both young and old version. Television star Sakshi Tanwar was cast as Mahavir Phogat's wife Daya.

Co-produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Siddharth Roy Kapur, the film also received rave reviews from critics. 

Source: NDTV Movies