Karan Johar is basking in the glow of success and expressing his heartfelt gratitude following the triumph of his recent cinematic creation, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.” On Friday, he took to Instagram to share the thrilling news that the film has amassed a staggering ₹300 crore within just three weeks of its global release. Accompanied by an eye-catching poster adorned with the bold numerals “₹300 crore,” Karan penned a heartfelt note of appreciation to his devoted fans.
In his Instagram post, Karan Johar exclaimed, “It is truly awe-inspiring to witness our tale of love and affection traversing across the globe and etching its place in countless hearts. The overwhelming humility and gratitude I feel cannot be expressed enough, especially for the overwhelming adoration that you all have showered upon ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Reactions to Karan’s exhilarating revelation poured in from his adoring admirers. One enthusiastic fan praised the film as Karan’s finest since “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (K3G) and hailed it as one of the most captivating Hindi films in recent memory. “This cinematic masterpiece possesses a timeless allure akin to ‘KKHH,’ ‘K3G,’ and ‘DDLJ,’ allowing for multiple viewings,” the fan jubilantly proclaimed. Another individual chimed in, urging a global audience to experience the film’s enchantment not once, but twice. However, amidst the sea of acclaim, a few detractors and provocateurs contended that the film’s success was contrived, asserting that Karan was disseminating fabricated statistics.
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Meanwhile, the domestic box office performance of “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” remains robust and unwavering. Esteemed film trade analyst Taran Adarsh divulged that the Indian box office earnings for the film have reached ₹140 crore. In his recent tweet, Taran Adarsh conveyed, “Even in its third week, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ retains its unswerving stance, bravely confronting stiff competition from formidable contenders [Gadar 2 and OMG 2]. The figures for Week 3 are as follows: Friday ₹2.35 cr, Saturday ₹3.70 cr, Sunday ₹4 cr, Monday ₹2.65 cr, Tuesday ₹3.54 cr, Wednesday ₹1.60 cr, Thursday ₹1.40 cr. The cumulative sum: ₹140.02 cr. This accumulation pertains to the film’s business within India,” as tweeted on Friday.
Helmed by Karan Johar during his illustrious 25th anniversary year in the film industry, the heartwarming family-centric creation stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the titular roles, narrating the poignant saga of Rocky and Rani – a couple hailing from contrasting cultural and social backgrounds. “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” also boasts a remarkable ensemble cast including Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, in addition to Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, Kshitee Jog, Anjali Anand, and Namit Das.
The screenplay and dialogues for the film are attributed to the creative prowess of Shashank Khaitan, Sumit Roy, and Ishita Moitra. The film, which graced the silver screen on July 28, has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape.