Deepika, Ranveer’s Padmaavat is now Rs 200 cr film

The movie stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role of Rani Padmini. Shahid Kapoor essays the role of Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh portrays Alauddin Khilji, the 13th Century ruler of the Khilji Dynasty.

Continuing with its successful run at the box office, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat has now entered the Rs 200 crore club. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the magnum-opus has taken the Box Office by storm and has raked in Rs 212 crore.

Ranveer Singh plays Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat.

“#Padmaavat continues its GLORIOUS RUN as it hits a DOUBLE CENTURY... Crosses ? 45 cr mark in Weekend 2 [despite no-screening in few states], which is NOTEWORTHY... [Week 2] Fri 10 cr, Sat 16 cr, Sun 20 cr. Total: 212.50 cr. India biz”, he tweeted.

“#Padmaavat biz at a glance...Week 1: 166.50 cr, Weekend 2: 46 cr, Total: 212.50 cr, India biz. SUPER-HIT.”

The movie stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role of Rani Padmini. Shahid Kapoor essays the role of Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh portrays Alauddin Khilji, the 13th Century ruler of the Khilji Dynasty.

Singh has been praised for his portrayal of Khilji in the film. In a recent interview, he said, “Khilji was one of my toughest roles. Furthermore, the process of creating Khilji has been extremely rewarding. So, this success is incredibly special. I’m thankful to Sanjay Leela Bhansali for giving me a film and a character that will always be remembered and cherished.”