Sardaar Ji 3 Breaks Box Office Records in Pakistan Amid India-Pakistan Conflict

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The third installment in the Sardaar Ji franchise, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, has achieved a record-breaking opening in Pakistan, surpassing previous box office records held by Indian films. The film, which was released internationally on June 27, garnered approximately PKR 9 crore (approximately USD 500,000) in Pakistan over its opening weekend, setting a new record for the highest three-day gross by an Indian film in the country. Despite the ongoing ban on Indian films in Pakistan since 2019, Sardaar Ji 3 received clearance from Pakistan's censor board and was released across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sardaar Ji 3 has achieved a record-breaking opening in Pakistan, surpassing previous box office records held by Indian films.
  • The film, released internationally on June 27, garnered approximately PKR 9 crore (approximately USD 500,000) in Pakistan over its opening weekend.
  • This is the best opening ever for any Indian or Pakistani film in Pakistani theatres, according to exhibitor and distributor Nadeem Mandviwalla.
  • The success of Sardaar Ji 3 has been a breath of fresh air for the Pakistani entertainment industry, particularly for cinema house owners.
  • The film's release has been a boon for cinema houses in Pakistan, which have been dwindling in recent years due to the ban on Indian films.
  • Sardaar Ji 3 is directed by Amar Hundal and produced by Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmord Sidhu of White Hill Studios alongside Story Time Productions.
  • The film is the third installment in the Sardaar Ji franchise, following the first two films released in 2012 and 2015.

Statistics:

  • PKR 9 crore (approximately USD 500,000) - The amount garnered by Sardaar Ji 3 in Pakistan over its opening weekend.
  • 2019 - The year the ban on Indian films in Pakistan was imposed.
  • 2010 - The year Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. was established.

Sources:

  • DNA (Daily News & Analysis) - "Sardaar Ji 3 Breaks Box Office Records in Pakistan Amid India-Pakistan Conflict"
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