The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, is continuing its dream run at the box office. With its acceptance and collecting, the film has set a precedent. The picture is just growing better with each passing day, as seen by its 9th-day box office haul.
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film’s second Saturday, or Day 9, had its highest-ever single-day collection and crossed the 20 crore milestone in a single day. The film grossed an astounding Rs. 24.80 crores on Saturday. The film has now grossed a whopping Rs. 141.25 crores worldwide.
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Despite conflicting reviews from critics, the film’s critics applauded it for drawing attention to the forced expulsion of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir valley. Throughout the film, the storyline switches between the present day (2021) and memories of 1989–1990.
These real-life events are re-enacted in the film through the perspective of an elderly patriot, Pushkar Nath Pandit (Anupam Kher character in The Kashmir Files), his four best friends, and his on-the-edge grandson, Krishna (Darshan Kumaar). Krishna’s pursuit for truth, oblivious to his history, is the plot.
Although uncovering old wounds may not provide a solution but healing could only occur if the trauma has been accepted by all sections of society. Agnihotri goes all around without diluting the events, making for an exciting viewing experience. He prefers shocks to delicacy.
Aamir Khan speaks on The Kashmir Files
Many Bollywood celebrities have also praised The Kashmir Files and have even encouraged audience to go ahead and catch a show of The Kashmir Files. The latest to join the bandwagon is Aamir Khan.
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Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt attended a press conference for RRR in Delhi yesterday, March 20. During the media interaction, Aamir was asked about his views on The Kashmir Files. Addressing the media, Aamir said,
“Ji zaroor dekhunga main…Wo ek history ka aisa hissa hain jo dil dukta hain usme…jo Kashmiri Pandits k sath hua hain, wo dukh ka baat hain…aur aise film jo bani hain uss topic pe woh yakennan har Hindustandi ko dekhna chaiye (Yes, I will definitely see. The story is a part of our history and whatever happened with the Kashmiri Pandits was really sad. Any film on such a topic must be seen by all Indians).”
Aamir continued and said,
“This film has touched the emotions of all people who believe in humanity and that is what is so beautiful about it,” Aamir said. “I will definitely watch the film and I am happy to see that the film is successful.”
Aamir Khan speaks on The Kashmir Files pic.twitter.com/6jwFuz819d
— Khalid Baig (@KhalidBaig85) March 21, 2022
The Kashmir Files began with only 630+ screens, but by the second weekend, it had been expanded to 4000. It’s now been dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, among other languages.
Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, and Mithun Chakraborty play significant parts in The Kashmir Files. It has also been putting up a fight against Akshay Kumar’s Bachchhan Paandey, which was released on March 19th.
#TheKashmirFiles [Week 2] is a TSUNAMI at the #BO… Packs a SUPER-SOLID total [₹ 70.15 cr] in *Weekend 2*… #TKF REFUSES TO SLOW DOWN, should hit ₹ 200 on weekdays [by Wed or Thu]… Fri 19.15 cr, Sat 24.80 cr, Sun 26.20 cr. Total: ₹ 167.45 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/pUtznqoGBn
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 21, 2022
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