Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta’s historic cross-border love story Veer-Zaara continues to win hearts since following its re-release the movie crossed Rs 100 crore at the global box office, as per trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
The 2004 movie was re-released on September 13 this year.
Film critic Taran Adarsh posted on X: “‘VEER ZAARA’ CROSSES ₹100 CR *WORLDWIDE GROSS* ON RE-RELEASE… Released in very few cinemas [282] and with limited showings, the timeless classic #VeerZaara – originally released in 2004 – fares very well in its *re-release*.”
'VEER ZAARA' CROSSES ₹ 💯 CR *WORLDWIDE GROSS* ON RE-RELEASE… Released in very few cinemas [282] and with limited showings, the timeless classic #VeerZaara – originally released in 2004 – fares very well in its *re-release*.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 20, 2024
As it enters Week 2 [203 cinemas], #VeerZaara… pic.twitter.com/G19orck83O
He said: “As it enters Week 2 [203 cinemas], #VeerZaara should attract substantial foot traffic on #NationalCinemaDay, with tickets priced at ₹ 99 today.”
The film trade analyst further said: “[Week 1; re-release] Fri 20 lacs, Sat 32 lacs, Sun 38 lacs, Mon 20 lacs, Tue 18 lacs, Wed 15 lacs, Thu 14 lacs. Total: ₹ 1.57 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice.”
Veer-Zaara is a Hindi-language period drama of two star crossed lovers, directed and produced by Yash Chopra, from a screenplay written by his son Aditya Chopra.
The movie featured Khan, Zinta and Rani Mukherji in the lead roles.
The film is considered one of the major hits in Khan’s career.
The love saga was originally released on November 12, 2004, during the Diwali festival.
The movie centred around the love story of an Indian soldier, played by Khan, and a Pakistani woman (played by Zeinta).
The two lovers were torn apart after Khan was imprisoned.
Rani Mukherji, who played the role of a lawyer, fought to unite the lovers.
