Box Office: Ayushmann Khurrana's AndhaDhun crosses Rs 200 crore mark in China!

Sriram Raghavan’s smart thriller AndhaDhun has crossed the Rs 200-crore mark in just 13 days since its release in China, making it a blockbuster in the neighbouring country. The Ayushmann Khurrana-Tabu-Radhika Apte-starrer opened in cinemas there on April 3 under the title, The Piano Player. The black comedy finds its place in the top 10 list of all-time non-Hollywood, non-Chinese films in this market.

Obviously, Ayushmann is overjoyed with the incredible success. He says, “As an artiste, it’s always extremely satisfying to see a film not only receiving appreciation from audiences but also delivering big at the box office. I’m thrilled with the fabulous response that AndhaDhun has received first in India and now in China. Doing Rs 200 crore in the neighbouring nation bolsters my belief that universal stories will always have a bigger reach.” 

He adds, “Sriram Raghavan has given the world a thriller that is keeping everyone on the edge of their seats and where language is not a barrier. Thus, AndhaDhun has passed the true test for cinema, given its universal appeal.” After four back-to-back superhits, the Badhaai Ho star’s success in China will do wonders for his equity in India. The Chinese market is contributing disproportionately towards Bollywood film revenues and actors like Aamir Khan and Ayushmann stand to benefit from this revenue stream.