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Veer-Zaara Crosses Rs 100 Crore at Worldwide Box Office

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Bollywood romantic epic Veer-Zaara, directed by Yash Chopra and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in lead roles, has continued to captivate audiences for two decades, joining the coveted Rs 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office after its recent re-release. The film, which was originally released in 2004, has now earned a total of Rs 102.60 crore globally, with Rs 1.57 crore contributed from its domestic collection and Rs 23 lakh from overseas earnings. This achievement follows an earlier re-release in February 2023, which had earned Rs 30 lakh.

Key Takeaways:

  • Veer-Zaara has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office after its recent re-release.
  • The film's domestic collection alone amounted to Rs 1.57 crore, with steady earnings throughout the week.
  • The re-release contributed an additional Rs 23 lakh to the total overseas earnings.
  • The film's lifetime earnings have reached Rs 102.60 crore globally.
  • Veer-Zaara's re-release coincided with National Cinema Day on September 20, where tickets were offered for just é 99.
  • The film marked the third collaboration between Yash Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan.
  • The film boasts a star-studded ensemble cast, including Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, and many others.
  • The story revolves around an Indian Air Force officer and a Pakistani woman who comes to India to fulfill her grandmother's final wish.
  • The film remains one of Yash Chopra's most cherished works, blending his signature romantic storytelling with the complexities of Indo-Pak relations.

Statistics:

  • Total earnings: Rs 102.60 crore
  • Domestic collection: Rs 1.57 crore
  • Overseas earnings: Rs 23 lakh
  • Total worldwide box office earnings after re-release: Rs 102.60 crore
  • Total earnings from earlier re-release in February 2023: Rs 30 lakh
  • Total earnings from re-runs between 2005 and 2023: Rs 2.50 crore
  • National Cinema Day ticket price: é 99

Sources:

  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com
  • Taran Adarsh (trade analyst)

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