Sam Bahadur box office collection day 17: Vicky Kaushal pens note as film crosses Rs 100 crore mark globally

Vicky Kaushal and Meghna Gulzar celebrated their latest film Sam Bahadur's victory as it crossed Rs 100 crore mark at the global box office.

By: Entertainment Desk

Chennai | December 18, 2023 04:41 PM IST

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Sam Bahadur box office collection day 17: Vicky Kaushal's film crosses Rs 100 crore mark

In the face of tough competition from Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, Vicky Kaushal’s latest film, Sam Bahadur, has emerged victorious, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark at the global box office within 17 days. According to Sacnilk, the film has minted Rs 76.6 crore in India and Rs 105 crore globally.

Expressing his gratitude, Vicky Kaushal took to social media, sharing a heartfelt message with his followers. He wrote, “Sam Bahadur marches on with pride & victory at the box office, and we are grateful! 🙏❤ #Samबहादुर in cinemas now! Book your tickets! Link in bio. #SamIsHere #SamBahadur.” Director Meghna Gulzar also celebrated her film’s achievement with the same message.

Previously, Vicky had extended his thanks to his supporters on Instagram, accompanied by a fresh behind-the-scenes photo from the makeup area during the Sam Bahadur shoot.

In Sam Bahadur, Vicky Kaushal portrays the role of the renowned Indian military hero, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. The film revolves around the 1971 Indo-Pak war for the liberation of Bangladesh. Sanya Malhotra takes on the role of Manekshaw’s wife, Silloo, while Fatima Sana Shaikh depicts the character of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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Although Sam Bahadur faced tough competition with the release of Animal on December 1, both films now have a week to maximize their collections before yielding the spotlight to two highly anticipated Christmas releases: Shah Rukh Khan’s social comedy drama, Dunki, and Prabhas’ action-packed venture, Salaar.

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