Secret Superstar box office day 2: Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim’s film shows ‘remarkable growth’

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim-starrer Secret Superstar. minted Rs 4.80 crore on Diwali, and jumped by almost 50% on day 2, collecting Rs 9.30 crore, reports said.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim-starrer Secret Superstar. minted Rs 4.80 crore on Diwali, and jumped by almost 50% on day 2, collecting Rs 9.30 crore, reports said.

Aamir Khan in a still from the film Secret Superstar.

Director Advait Chandan’s film, which released on Thursday, revolves around a teenager named Insiya (Zaira), who dreams of becoming a famous singer and how she changes her life and the lives of everyone around her.

Aamir plays the quirky character of Shakti Kumaarr in the movie.

The film received a good start on Diwali and is garnering strong word of mouth, read a statement issued on behalf of the makers.

According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Secret Superstar released in 1,750 screens across India and in 1,090 screens overseas. He called the film’s growth ‘remarkable’.

The film has been backed by Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao under their banner Aamir Khan Productions along with Zee Studios.

With agency inputs

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