Close X
Monday, December 2, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

'Secret Superstar' Mints $2.8 M In Overseas Markets

IANS, 24 Oct, 2017 12:48 PM
    Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim starrer "Secret Superstar" has minted over $2 million from the overseas market since its release.
     
    Distributed internationally by Zee Studios International, the film collected $2.8 million on its release weekend across markets like the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE/GCC and Pakistan, read a statement on behalf of Zee Studios International.
     
    "Secret Superstar" released in India on Diwali on October 19. 
     
    Released in over 160 screens in Turkey, the film has managed to be ranked amongst the top four films this week in that market. The total weekend admissiond for Turkey were 45385.
     
    Vibha Chopra, Head - Zee Studios International (Film Marketing, Distribution, and Acquisition), said: "'Secret Superstar' is a film that is bound to connect with many hearts. Zaira has done a wonderful job holding this film together and doing well in markets that are considered unconventional.
     
    "It is amongst the top four in Turkey and amongst the top 10 in the UK, and we are going to continue putting all our strengths together to get more eyeballs to this film in the coming weeks. This is definitely a story that must be told."
     
    In "Secret Superstar", Zaira, who hails from Kashmir, plays a teenage girl named Insia who dreams of becoming a singer. The film is about how she fulfils her dreams by keeping her identity hidden.
     
    Zaira, who turned 17 on Monday, is overwhelmed with all the positive response coming her way for her second film. She made her debut with "Dangal". 
     
    "I am really glad and overwhelmed. I am feeling very lucky and blessed... I think I am receiving more messages now than I received after 'Dangal'. Everyone I know has appreciated the film

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    My Mom Represents Sharmila Tagore's Era: Pakistani-Canadian Filmmaker Fawzia Mirza

    My Mom Represents Sharmila Tagore's Era: Pakistani-Canadian Filmmaker Fawzia Mirza
    Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker Fawzia Mirza, who wrote "Me, My Mom and Sharmila" says the play depicts her relationship with her mother who represents the Rajesh Khanna-Sharmila Tagore era to her.

    My Mom Represents Sharmila Tagore's Era: Pakistani-Canadian Filmmaker Fawzia Mirza

    Rishi Kapoor Shares His First Look From Mulk

    Rishi Kapoor Shares His First Look From Mulk
    Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has given his fans a glimpse into two diverse looks that he is sporting -- one for "Mulk" and another for "102 Not Out".

    Rishi Kapoor Shares His First Look From Mulk

    Virat Kohli Gushes Over Arijit Singh In His Fanboy Moment

    Virat Kohli Gushes Over Arijit Singh In His Fanboy Moment
    Ace Indian cricketer Virat Kohli says he had a fan-boy moment when he got a chance to meet singer Arijit Singh.

    Virat Kohli Gushes Over Arijit Singh In His Fanboy Moment

    Madhuri Dixit-Nene To Make Her Marathi Acting Debut

    Bollywood's dancing queen Madhuri Dixit-Nene is set to feature in a yet untitled Marathi movie. She says the way the Marathi film industry has evolved makes her proud.

    Madhuri Dixit-Nene To Make Her Marathi Acting Debut

    Smita Patil's Son To Celebrate Her Birth Anniversary On Set

    Smita Patil's Son To Celebrate Her Birth Anniversary On Set
    Actor Prateik Babbar, who lost his mother and actress Smita Patil a few days after his birth in 1986, will celebrate her birth anniversary on Tuesday on the set of "Mulk" by cutting a 10 kg cake for 170 people.

    Smita Patil's Son To Celebrate Her Birth Anniversary On Set

    Aamir Khan Took Cues From Jeetendra, Anil For 'Secret Superstar' Role

    Aamir Khan Took Cues From Jeetendra, Anil For 'Secret Superstar' Role
    Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's quirky character Shakti Kumaarr from his forthcoming movie "Secret Superstar" has been inspired by Jeetendra and Anil Kapoor

    Aamir Khan Took Cues From Jeetendra, Anil For 'Secret Superstar' Role