Veer Zaara is shining shiny like a star even twenty years later of its original release. Amid the absence of major Bollywood movies, several Bollywood classics tried their luck with re-runs, and Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta’s cult classic is considered one of them. With a legacy behind it, the film remains to be entertaining the audience on the massive screen, and yesterday, with discounted rates of National Cinema Day coming into play, the film enjoyed the best collection ever because it re-released in theatres. Keep reading for an in depth box office report!
Directed by the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, the Bollywood romantic drama has enjoyed re-runs on several occasions, and every time, the audience has loved it. This time, it’s turning out to be probably the most successful re-run, and there’s no sign of wrapping up. Until any big Bollywood release hits theatres, this Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta starrer is predicted to maintain going.
Veer Zaara was re-released in theatres on September 13, and it began off well by earning 20 lakh. With consistent footfalls coming in, the film ended its opening week by earning 1.55 crores net on the Indian box office. Yesterday, with tickets priced at just ₹99 at most theatres, the Yash Chopra directorial enjoyed good attention from the audience. It earned 22 lakh on National Cinema Day, which was a 57.14% growth from Thursday’s 14 lakh.
Inclusive of yesterday’s collection, the 8-day total of re-release stands at 1.77 crores net on the Indian box office. Including taxes, it equals 2.08 crores gross.
For many who aren’t aware, Veer Zaara‘s initial run in 2004 grossed 98 crores on the worldwide box office. Subsequent re-runs until February 2024 added one other 2.80 crores. With the newest re-release, the film has added one other 2.08 crores, taking the general global tally to a whopping 102.88 crores gross.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers haven’t been independently verified by Koimoi.
