Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' struck a chord with critics and viewers alike. The sports biopic based on wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat's life also broke several records and set new benchmarks. Noted film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh recently tweeted the latest figures of the film and 'Dangal' continues its triumphant run at the box office since December 23.
The Nitesh Tiwari directorial has collected as much as £20.06 million in the overseas circuit. Considering the movie earned £38.11 million in India till January 22, its worldwide collection now has exceeded £58.17 million. The film scored £10 million in just Mumbai, and is said to be the highest grossing film in Bollywood. Starring Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, and Sakshi Tanwar, the movie is based on Phogat and his two daughter Geeta and Babita. Based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who self-taught wrestling to daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari—the movie captures the hardships faced by a father while braving many orthodox notions.
