Vicky Kaushal's 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' earns Rs 200 crore within 4 weeks of its release
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Trade analyst Taran Adarsh marked that the film achieved this feat particularly because of its performance in multiplexes.
Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' is officially a blockbuster. The film which has been helmed by Aditya Dhar has become the first mid-level film to have crossed the Rs 200 crore mark.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh marked that the film achieved this feat particularly because of its performance in multiplexes.
"Uri: The Surgical Strike hits double century. Has ample stamina and showcasing (at multiplexes) to cross Rs. 225 crore," he tweeted.
#UriTheSurgicalStrike hits double century... 💯+💯... Has ample stamina and showcasing [at plexes] to cross ₹ 225 cr... [Week 4] Fri 3.44 cr, Sat 6.62 cr, Sun 8.88 cr, Mon 2.86 cr, Tue 2.63 cr, Wed 2.40 cr, Thu 2.19 cr. Total: ₹ 200.07 cr. India biz. #Uri #HowsTheJosh
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 8, 2019
Adarsh also described the film as sensational, saying that after 'Baahubali 2', it was the first film to become the highest grosser in week 4.
#UriTheSurgicalStrike is SENSATIONAL... Emerges highest grossing film in *Week 4* [₹ 29.02 cr], after #Baahubali2 [#Hindi; ₹ 29.40 cr]... #Uri *Week 4* is higher than *Week 4* of #Dangal, #Sanju, #PK, #TZH, #BajrangiBhaijaan, #Padmaavat, #Sultan... Incredible indeed!
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 8, 2019
'Uri: The Surgical Strike' clashed with Anupam Kher's 'The Accidental Prime Minister' at the box office on 11th January and clearly emerged as the winner.
Star of the moment, Vicky tweeted a special poster of the film marking the film's earnings.
Thank You India... आपके JOSH को सलाम! @AdityaDharFilms @yamigautam @SirPareshRawal @RonnieScrewvala @RSVPMovies 🇮🇳🤗🙏 pic.twitter.com/VmEQYXn29u
— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) February 8, 2019
The actor also shared a behind the scene video from the sets of the film, recalling how grueling night shoots were it because of the love that the film has been receiving.