Pathaan, one of the most awaited Hindi films of the year, is set to get a bumper opening at the box office with the advance ticket sales of the film. It seems Shahrukh Khan fans are unfazed by the controversies surrounding the film, and are making sure to catch their favorite star on the big screen on day one.
Pathan’s Hindi and Telugu versions have sold the most tickets, and the film has already collected Rs 14.66 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. Of this Rs 14.66 crore, Rs 1.79 crore comes from the NCR region and Rs 1.74 crore from Mumbai. Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata are also major contributors to the advanced sales figures. According to Bollywood Hungama, Pathaan will open with around Rs 40 crore on day one, Shah Rukh’s biggest debut, just behind Happy New Year.