Laal Singh Chaddha earns Rs 12 cr, Raksha Bandhan Rs 8.2 cr

August 12, 2022 15:08

Superstar Aamir Khan's movie Laal Singh Chaddha has collected Rs 12 crore net on the first day of its release at the India box office.

Directed by Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar fame and adapted by noted actor Atul Kulkarni, Laal Singh Chaddha is the official remake of the Tom Hanks-starrer Hollywood classic Forrest Gump (1994).

The Hindi adaptation revolves around the life of slow-witted but kind hearted man Laal (Khan) as he narrates the important events of his life, which coincides with the many iconic events from Indian history.

According to producers Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Laal Singh Chaddha has raised Rs 12 crore net (India).

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar-led film Raksha Bandhan has earned at Rs 8.20 crore at the domestic box office. Helmed by Aanand L Rai, the family drama is a story about Lala Kedarnath (Kumar) and his relationship with his four sisters.

It focuses on his efforts to get his sisters married and tackles issues such as dowry and body shaming.

As per Zee Studios, Raksha Bandhan has collected Rs 8.20 crore at India box office on day one.

The movie is presented and distributed by Zee Studios in association with Kumar's sister, Alka Hiranandani, and Rai. It is backed by Rai's Colour Yellow Production in association with Kumar's Cape of Good Films.

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