Hrithik Roshan starrer "Krrish 3" became the fastest and third film to cross the ₹200-crore mark in India. [PHOTOS: Hrithik Roshan & Priyanka Chopra]
The science fiction flick surpassed the double century mark after its second weekend of theatrical run, making it the fastest film to touch that mark.
The domestic total of the film now stands at ₹206.35 crore, according to Bollywood Hungama.
The film raked in ₹166.52 crore in the first week and and ₹39.83 crore in the second week, taking its overall total to ₹206.35 crore.
The second weekend breakup of the film is: Friday ₹9.16 crore, Saturday ₹14.23 crore and Sunday ₹16.44 crore.
The film has also shattered the record of "3 Idiots" which was the first film to score a double century at the domestic box office.
The film also became the second highest grosser film ever in the history of Indian cinema after "Chennai Express". Hrithik is also the youngest actor to join the elite ₹200-crore club in India.
The Rakesh Roshan directorial is now aiming to break the lifetime record of "Chennai Express" before finishing its theatrical run.
The three actors who are made it to the club are Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, while the actresses include Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra.
Below is the comparison between the number of screens and days taken to cross the ₹200-crore mark:
Films | Release Date | No. of Days Taken to reach 200 crore mark |
Screens |
Lifetime collection in Rs crore |
Krrish 3 | 1 November, 2013 | 10 | 4400 | 206.35 (still running) |
Chennai Express | 9 August, 2013 | 15 | 3500+ | 226 |
3 Idiots | 25 December, 2009 | 70 | 1700+ | 202.47 |
Here is the list of top 10 highest grosser films ever:
Position | Films | Release Date | Earnings in Rs. Crore |
1) | Chennai Express | 9 August, 2013 | 226 |
2) | Krrish 3 | 1 November, 2013 | 206.35 (still counting) |
3) | 3 Idiots | 25 December, 2009 | 202.47 |
4) | Ek Tha Tiger | 15 August, 2012 | 198.78 |
5) | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | 31 May, 2013 | 188.57 |
6) | Dabangg 2 | 21 December, 2012 | 155.00 |
7) | Bodyguard | 31 August, 2011 | 148.86 |
8) | Dabangg | 10 September, 2010 | 138.88 |
9) | Rowdy Rathore | 1 June, 2012 | 133.25 |
10) | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | 12 November, 2012 | 120.85 |