YRFs spy universe thriller Pathaan has been monstrous at the box office. Termed the highest-grossing film globally the Hindi version of the movie entered the 500-crore club being the first in India.
Director Siddharth Anand, who with War & now Pathaan, has proven that he is the undisputed master of his genre- action and is thrilled that his film made it to the 500 crore club. Siddharth says, “I’m just so happy and grateful that Pathaan has been entertaining people globally. To hit 1000 plus crore gross worldwide & 500 crore nett in Hindi version is simply historic and we are thankful for the love that people have showered on Pathaan. As a director, I couldn’t be prouder to have made a film that is bringing joy to so many people globally.”
Siddharth admits that he wanted to deliver the all-time biggest blockbuster in the history of Hindi cinema with Pathaan. He says, “When we set out to make Pathaan with a star-cast that we had, I knew that we were chasing the all-time biggest number but never in my dreams did I ever imagine that Pathaan would become the first hindi film to touch 400 crore nett in India and now 500 crore nett! It is an unbelievable feat that is inspiring me and all of us at YRF and team to do better.”
Globally the fourth rendition of the Tiger Series has minted Rs 1003 crore.